3. The Lord will not allow the [uncompromisingly] righteous to famish, but He thwarts the desire of the wicked. [Ps. 34:9, 10; 37:25.]
4. He becomes poor who works with a slack and idle hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5. He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
6. Blessings are upon the head of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7. The memory of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked shall rot. [Ps. 112:6; 9:5.]
8. The wise in heart will accept and obey commandments, but the foolish of lips will fall headlong.
9. He who walks uprightly walks securely, but he who takes a crooked way shall be found out and punished.
10. He who winks with the eye [craftily and with malice] causes sorrow; the foolish of lips will fall headlong but he who boldly reproves makes peace.