Proverbs

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. ¹⁰If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come. ¹¹The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.