3. The Lord does not let the just go hungry,but the craving of the wicked he thwarts.
4. The slack hand impoverishes,but the busy hand brings riches.
5. A son who gathers in summer is a credit;a son who slumbers during harvest, a disgrace.
6. Blessings are for the head of the just;but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7. The memory of the just serves as blessing,but the name of the wicked will rot.
8. A wise heart accepts commands,but a babbling fool will be overthrown.
9. Whoever walks honestly walks securely,but one whose ways are crooked will fare badly.
10. One who winks at a fault causes trouble,but one who frankly reproves promotes peace.
11. The mouth of the just is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12. Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
13. On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom,but a rod for the back of one without sense.
14. The wise store up knowledge,but the mouth of a fool is imminent ruin.
15. The wealth of the rich is their strong city;the ruin of the poor is their poverty.
16. The labor of the just leads to life,the gains of the wicked, to futility.
17. Whoever follows instruction is in the path to life,but whoever disregards reproof goes astray.
18. Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips,and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19. Where words are many, sin is not wanting;but those who restrain their lips do well.
20. Choice silver is the tongue of the just;the heart of the wicked is of little worth.