Proverbs 12:26 BBE

²⁴  The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work.

²⁵  Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.

²⁶  The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.

²⁷  He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.

²⁸  In the road of righteousness is life, but the way of the evil-doer goes to death.