by me, princes lead,
as do nobles and all righteous judges.

The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.

A righteous man is careful in dealing with his neighbor,
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.

A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.

The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.