23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,

but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

24 Diligent hands will rule,

but laziness ends in forced labor.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

But the slothful shall be under tribute.

23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,

but fools broadcast their foolishness.

24 Work hard and become a leader;

be lazy and become a slave.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

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.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule;

But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

23 A sensible person ⸤discreetly⸥ hides knowledge, 

but foolish minds preach stupidity. 

24 Hard-working hands gain control, 

but lazy hands do slave labor. 

23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

24 The diligent hand will rule,

but laziness will lead to forced labor.

23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,

but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

while the lazy will be put to forced labor.

23 A clever person conceals knowledge,

but the heart of a fool announces folly.

24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule,

but the lazy will belong to forced labor.

23 Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.

But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

24 Hands that work hard will rule.

But people who don’t want to work will become slaves.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.