New King James Version

Proverbs 22:8-13 New King James Version (NKJV)

8. He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow,And the rod of his anger will fail.

9. He who has a generous eye will be blessed,For he gives of his bread to the poor.

10. Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;Yes, strife and reproach will cease.

11. He who loves purity of heartAnd has grace on his lips,The king will be his friend.

12. The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,But He overthrows the words of the faithless.

13. The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!I shall be slain in the streets!”