3 If you obey the Lord,you won't go hungry;if you are wicked,God won't let you havewhat you want.
4 Laziness leads to poverty;hard work makes you rich.
5 At harvest seasonit's smart to work hard,but stupid to sleep.
6 Everyone praises good people,but evil hides behindthe words of the wicked.
7 Good people are rememberedlong after they are gone,but the wickedare soon forgotten.
8 If you have good sense,you will listen and obey;if all you do is talk foolishly,you will destroy yourself.
9 You will be safe,if you always do right,but you will get caught,if you are dishonest.