Poverty brings a man low, but the hands of the vigorous make rich. [ 10:4A] A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule, but the deceitful shall be for a prey.

And the man Jeroboam was very strong; and Solomon saw the young man, that he was active, and he set him over the levies of the house of Joseph.

Whatsoever your hand shall find to do, do with all your might; for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in Hades, where you are going.

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.