²³ Work brings profit,
    but mere talk leads to poverty!

⁶ There is treasure in the house of the godly,
    but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

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

⁶ Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
    By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

⁷ When people’s lives please the Lord,
    even their enemies are at peace with them.

²⁶ It is good for workers to have an appetite;
    an empty stomach drives them on.

² A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
    and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.

¹⁷ If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—
    and he will repay you!

¹³ If you love sleep, you will end in poverty.
    Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!

⁴ True humility and fear of the Lord
    lead to riches, honor, and long life.

²⁷ Do your planning and prepare your fields
    before building your house.