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.
9He who walks in integrity walks in safety, but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.
10He who winks the eye causes grief, but a talkative fool will be thrown down.
11The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.