⁴ Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.^(A)

²⁴ The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labour.^(A)

²⁷ A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,^(A)
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.^(B)

¹⁵ Laziness induces deep sleep,
and a lazy person will go hungry.^(A)