One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

What the wicked fears will come on him; what the righteous desire will be granted.

What the righteous desire leads only to good, but what the wicked hope for leads to wrath.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.

What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.

All day long he craves greedily, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.