¹⁰ If the ax is dull
    and its edge unsharpened,
more strength is needed,
    but skill will bring success.

⁶ Sow your seed in the morning,
    and at evening let your hands not be idle,^(A)
for you do not know which will succeed,
    whether this or that,
    or whether both will do equally well.

⁴ Lazy hands make for poverty,^(A)
    but diligent hands bring wealth.^(B)