⁵ The plans of the diligent lead to profit^(A)
    as surely as haste leads to poverty.

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

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

²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(A)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(B)

²² The stingy are eager to get rich
    and are unaware that poverty awaits them.^(A)

²³ Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,^(A)
    give careful attention to your herds;
²⁴ for riches do not endure forever,^(B)
    and a crown is not secure for all generations.
²⁵ When the hay is removed and new growth appears
    and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
²⁶ the lambs will provide you with clothing,
    and the goats with the price of a field.
²⁷ You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family
    and to nourish your female servants.

²¹ An inheritance claimed too soon
    will not be blessed at the end.