24 The diligent hand will rule,but laziness will lead to forced labor.(A)
27 A lazy man doesn’t roast his game,(A)but to a diligent man, his wealth is precious.(B)
4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing,but the diligent is fully satisfied.(A)
11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(A)but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(B)
15 Laziness induces deep sleep,and a lazy person will go hungry.(A)
5 The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.(A)
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