24. The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.
25. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
26. The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27. A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man is diligence.
28. In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.