2Treasures accumulated by wickedness have no value, but doing what is right keeps you from death.
3Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry, but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked.
4A lazy hand causes a person to be poor, but the hand of the diligent person gains riches.
5A wise son gathers a crop in the summer, but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest.
6Gifts from God are upon the head of the righteous person, but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
7The righteous person makes those who remember him happy, but the name of the wicked will rot away.
8Those who are sensible accept commands, but a talkative fool will come to ruin.