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He who sows injustice reaps trouble,
    and the rod of his angry outburst will fail.

He who is generous is blessed,
    because he shares his food with the poor.

10 Throw the scoffer out, and quarreling goes too;
    strife and insults cease.

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Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

The generous will themselves be blessed,(C)
    for they share their food with the poor.(D)

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.(E)

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