Proverbs 12:26-28

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁶ A righteous man turns away from evil,^[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
²⁷ A slothful man will not catch his prey,^[b]
    but the diligent man will get precious wealth.^[c]
28 In the path of righteousness is life,
    but the way of error leads to death.^[d]