Going into further detail on how a righteous one benefits himself whereas the cruel person hurts himself, the wise king states: “The wicked one is making false wages, but the one sowing righteousness, true earnings.
Selgitades lähemalt seda, kuidas õiglane inimene teeb endale head, kalk aga kahju, sõnab tark kuningas: „Õel teenib petisepalga, aga õigluse külvaja tõelise tasu!