He who tillshis landwill haveplentyof food,But he who followsempty[pursuits] will havepovertyin plenty.
He who tillshis landwill haveplentyof bread,But he who pursuesworthless[things] lackssense.
He who walkswith wisemenwill be wise,But the companionof foolswill sufferharm.
Where nooxenare, the mangeris clean,But muchrevenue[comes] by the strengthof the ox.
Do not lovesleep,oryou will becomepoor;Openyour eyes,[and] you will be satisfiedwith food.
Then your povertywill come[as] a robberAnd your wantlike an armedman.
They gavehim seventy[pieces] of silverfrom the houseof Baal-berithwith whichAbimelechhiredworthlessand recklessfellows,and they followedhim.
