Proverbs 24:24-34

²⁴He that says of the ungodly, He is righteous, shall be cursed by peoples, and hateful among the nations.

²⁵But they that reprove him shall appear more excellent, and blessing shall come upon them;

²⁶and men will kiss lips that answer well.

²⁷Prepare your works for your going forth, and prepare yourself for the field; and come after me, and you shall rebuild your house.

²⁸Be not a false witness against your fellow citizen, neither exaggerate with your lips.

²⁹Say not, As he has treated me, so will I treat him, and I will avenge myself on him for that wherein he has injured me.

³⁰A foolish man is like a farm, and a senseless man is like a vineyard.

³¹If you let him alone, he will altogether remain barren and covered with weeds; and he becomes destitute, and his stone walls are broken down.

³²Afterwards I reflected, I looked that I might receive instruction.

³³The sluggard says, I slumber a little, and I sleep a little, and for a little while I fold my arms across my breast.

³⁴But if you do this, your poverty will come speedily; and your lack like a swift courier.