4. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5. A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6. Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7. There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
8. The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.