At the window of my house
I looked through my lattice.

With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,
but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.

Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

Making a fortune through a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.

A ruler can be persuaded through patience,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.