²⁷ The lazy do not roast^[a] their game,
    but the diligent obtain precious wealth.^[b]

⁴ The appetite of the lazy craves and gets nothing,
    while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied.^(A)

¹⁵ The lazy person buries a hand in the dish
    and is too tired to bring it back to the mouth.^(A)

¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great treasure and trouble with it.^(A)

² and put a knife to your throat
    if you have a big appetite.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness
    than large income with injustice.