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

²³ All hard work brings a profit,
    but mere talk leads only to poverty.

²¹ The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.^[a](A)

¹¹ A person’s wisdom yields patience;^(A)
    it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

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

³ The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(B)

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.