Put away from you a deceitful mouth
And put devious speech far from you.

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.

Bright eyes gladden the heart;
Good news puts fat on the bones.

The cast lot puts an end to strife
And decides between the mighty ones.

The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;

And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.

For there will be no future for the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.

If you have been foolish in exalting yourself
Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth.