[a](A)Ill-gotten gains do not profit,
But righteousness delivers from death.
The Lord (B)will not allow the [b]righteous to hunger,
But He (C)will [c]reject the craving of the wicked.
Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,
But the (D)hand of the diligent makes rich.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:2 Lit Treasures of wickedness
  2. Proverbs 10:3 Lit soul of the righteous
  3. Proverbs 10:3 Lit thrust away