²⁷ The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

⁴ The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

¹⁶ Better `is' the little of the righteous, Than the store of many wicked.

¹⁶ Better `is' a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.

⁸ Better `is' a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

² And thou hast put a knife to thy throat, If thou `art' a man of appetite.

¹⁵ The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.