Proverbs 19:22-24

New International Reader's Version

²² Everyone longs for love that never fails.
    It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

²³ Having respect for the Lord leads to life.
    Then you will be content and free from trouble.

²⁴ A person who doesn’t want to work leaves his hand in the dish.
    He won’t even bring it back up to his mouth!