2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,

but righteousness rescues from death.y

3 The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry,z

but he denies the wicked what they crave.aa

4 Idle hands make one poor,

but diligent hands bring riches.ab

5 The son who gathers during summer is prudent;

the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.ac

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.ad