24. The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the negligent shall be under tribute.
25. Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad.
26. The righteous causes his neighbour to consider: but the way of the wicked causes them to err.
27. The deceitful man does not even roast that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28. In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.