5 Those who plan and work hard earn a profit.But those who act too quickly become poor.
6 Wealth that comes from telling liesvanishes like a mist and leads to death.
7 The violence of the wicked will destroy thembecause they refuse to do what is right.
8 Guilty people live dishonest lives.But honest people do what is right.
9 It is better to live in a corner on the roofthan inside the house with a quarreling wife.
10 An evil person only wants to harm others.His neighbor will get no mercy from him.
11 Punish a person who makes fun of wisdom, and he will become wise.But just teach a wise person, and he will get knowledge.