Proverbs 14:23-25

Expanded Bible

²³ Those who work hard make a profit,
but ·those who only talk will be poor [^Lthe word of the lips leads only to lack].

²⁴ Wise people are ·rewarded [crowned] with wealth,
but fools only get more foolishness.

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
but a ·false witness is a traitor [deceptive person proclaims lies].