The desire of the righteous [is] only good, but the expectation of the wicked, wrath.

There is one who gives yet {grows richer}, but he who withholds {what is right} only [finds] need.

A lip of truth endures forever, but a tongue of deception lasts only a moment.

Only by insolence is strife set up, and wisdom [is] with those who take advice.

In all toil, there is profit, but the {talk} of lips [leads] only to poverty.

An evil person will seek only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

The plans of the diligent only [lead] to abundance, but all who are hasty, only to want.

Keep falsehood and a {lying word} far from me; do not give me poverty or wealth; provide me [with] food [only for] my need.