2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,but righteousness delivers from mortal danger.
3 The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous,but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 The one who is lazy becomes poor,but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
5 The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son,but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise person accepts instructions,but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.