⁶ The righteousness of the upright saves them,
    but the treacherous are taken captive by their schemes.^(A)

¹² The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness,^[a]
    but the root of the righteous bears fruit.

²¹ An estate quickly acquired in the beginning
    will not be blessed in the end.^(A)

⁵ The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
    but everyone who is hasty comes only to want.^(A)

²⁰ Precious treasure remains^[a] in the house of the wise,
    but the fool devours it.^(A)