Proverbs

²²Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. ²³A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. ²⁴The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put under taskwork. ²⁵Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad. ²⁶The righteous is a guide to his neighbour: but the way of the wicked causeth them to err. ²⁷The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the precious substance of men is to the diligent. ²⁸In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.