3 Those who guard their mouths preserve themselves;those who open wide their lips bring ruin.
4 The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing,but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.
5 The just hate deceitful words,but the wicked are odious and disgraceful.
6 Justice guards one who walks honestly,but sin leads the wicked astray.
7 One acts rich but has nothing;another acts poor but has great wealth.
8 People’s riches serve as ransom for their lives,but the poor do not even hear a threat.
9 The light of the just gives joy,but the lamp of the wicked goes out.