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24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the lazy will be put to forced labour.
25 Anxiety weighs down the human heart,
    but a good word cheers it up.
26 The righteous gives good advice to friends,[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads astray.

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  1. Proverbs 12:26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain

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