⁴ A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,^(A)
    but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

⁵ The righteous hate what is false,^(B)
    but the wicked make themselves a stench
    and bring shame on themselves.

⁶ Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.^(C)

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly,
    but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.^(A)

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(A)
    but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(B)

²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(A)
    but the righteous^(B) are rewarded with good things.^(C)

²³ An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

²⁵ The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.^(A)