19. Whoever works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20. A faithful man will have many blessings, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is not good— yet for a piece of bread a man may do wrong.
22. A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.
23. One who rebukes a man will in the end find more favor than one with a flattering tongue.
24. Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not a crime,” is a partner to him who destroys.
25. A greedy soul stirs up strife, but one who trusts in Adonai prospers.
26. Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will escape.