²⁷ Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
    but the diligent make use of everything they find.

⁴ Lazy people want much but get little,
    but those who work hard will prosper.

¹⁵ Lazy people take food in their hand
    but don’t even lift it to their mouth.

¹⁶ Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
    than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

¹⁶ It is better to be godly and have little
    than to be evil and rich.

² If you are a big eater,
    put a knife to your throat;

⁸ Better to have little, with godliness,
    than to be rich and dishonest.