3 He who watches his mouth protects his life, but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
4 The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.
5 A righteous person hates lying, but the wicked acts in shameful disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards one who walks in integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor person hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly. The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.