²³ In all hard work there is profit,
    but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

⁶ In the house of the righteous is much treasure,
    but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
    than great treasure with trouble.

⁶ By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
    By the fear of Yahweh men depart from evil.
⁷ When a man’s ways please Yahweh,
    he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him;
    for his mouth urges him on.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
    and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

¹⁷ He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
    he will reward him.

¹³ Don’t love sleep, lest you come to poverty.
    Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

⁴ The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
    is wealth, honor, and life.

²⁷ Prepare your work outside,
    and get your fields ready.
    Afterwards, build your house.