5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness, but of every one that is too hasty, only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of those that seek death.
7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them because they refuse to do judgment.
8 The way of the perverse man is crooked and strange, but as for the pure, his work is right.
9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbour finds no favour in his eyes.
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise, and by instructing the wise, he receives wisdom.