¹² The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

^21 (A)An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning
^(B)Will not be blessed at the end.

^5 (A)The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.

^20 (A)There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.

^20 (A)There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.

^4 (A)Do not overwork to be rich;
^(B)Because of your own understanding, cease!

^20 (A)Hell^[a] and ^[b]Destruction are never full;
So ^(B)the eyes of man are never satisfied.

^20 (A)Hell^[a] and ^[b]Destruction are never full;
So ^(B)the eyes of man are never satisfied.

²⁰ A faithful man will abound with blessings,
^(A)But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.