6 hThe righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous jare taken captive by their lust.
12 Whoever is wicked covets tthe spoil of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
21 iAn inheritance gained hastily in the beginning
will not be blessed in the end.
5 The plans of ethe diligent lead surely to abundance,
20 xPrecious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling,
but a foolish man ydevours it.
20 xPrecious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling,
but a foolish man ydevours it.
4 dDo not toil to acquire wealth;
ebe discerning enough to desist.
20 tSheol and Abaddon are unever satisfied,
and vnever satisfied are the eyes of man.
20 tSheol and Abaddon are unever satisfied,
and vnever satisfied are the eyes of man.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but whoever hastens to be rich jwill not go unpunished.
15 The leech has two daughters:
Give and Give.1
kThree things are never satisfied;
kfour never say, “Enough”:
the land never satisfied with water,
and the fire that never says, “Enough.”