3 God won’t starve an honest soul,but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked.
4 Sloth makes you poor;diligence brings wealth.
5 Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart;go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid.
6 Blessings accrue on a good and honest life,but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.
7 A good and honest life is a blessed memorial;a wicked life leaves a rotten stench.
8 A wise heart takes orders;an empty head will come unglued.
9 Honesty lives confident and carefree,but Shifty is sure to be exposed.