The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honor [is] humility.

The poor [man] uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly.

"Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

submitting to one another in the fear of God.

Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to [your] elders. Yes, all of [you] be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble."

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,

The soul of a lazy [man] desires, and [has] nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

Do you see a man [who] excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown [men.]

Whatever your hand finds to do, do [it] with your might; for [there is] no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.

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

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.