Proverbs

³The Lord takes care of good people and gives them the food they need, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want. ⁴Lazy hands will make you poor; hard-working hands will make you rich. ⁵A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless. ⁶People say good things about those who live right, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. ⁷Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten. ⁸The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves. ⁹Honest people can always feel secure, but lying cheaters will be caught.