19. Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
20. A faithful man will abound with blessings,but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is not good,but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
22. A stingy man hastens after wealthand does not know that poverty will come upon him.
23. Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favorthan he who flatters with his tongue.
24. Whoever robs his father or his motherand says, “That is no transgression,”is a companion to a man who destroys.
25. A greedy man stirs up strife,but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
26. Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
27. Whoever gives to the poor will not want,but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
28. When the wicked rise, people hide themselves,but when they perish, the righteous increase.