v. 1 | While the father is the spiritual leader of the household, both parents are responsible for the upbringing of a child. This means that they are affected by the outcome of the child.
v. 2 | These treasures that are gained by wickedness also cause a loss of integrity. However, righteousness through living the right way delivers from ultimate death.
v. 3 | Those who live righteously do not go wanting for food. Paired closely with the idea of financial gain.
v. 4 | Laziness is a form of a lack of righteous living.
v. 5 | The tie between prudence and hard work is activity.