22 (A)Lying lips are (B)an abomination to the Lord,
    (C)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 (D)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    (E)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
24 (F)The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be (G)put to forced labor.

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