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Proverbs 12:21-24 New Century Version (NCV)

21. No harm comes to a good person,but an evil person’s life is full of trouble.

22. The Lord hates those who tell liesbut is pleased with those who keep their promises.

23. Wise people keep what they know to themselves,but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.

24. Hard workers will become leaders,but those who are lazy will be slaves.

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