Common English Bible

Sirach 31:4-8 Common English Bible (CEB)

4. Poor people have workedto eke out a living,and when they rest,they become needy again.

5. Whoever loves gold won’t be declared just,and whoever pursues profitswill be led astray by them.

6. Many have been ruined because of gold,and their destruction has met them head-on.

7. It’s a stumbling block for thosewho are possessed by it,and it will takeevery senseless person captive.

8. Happy are the richwho are without blameand who don’t follow after gold.