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)

⁴ The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.^(A)

¹¹ Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,^(A)
but whoever earns it through labour^[a] will multiply it.^(B)

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

⁵ The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.^(A)