5. The lover of gold will not be free from sin;whoever pursues money will be led astray by it.
6. Many have come to ruin for the sake of gold,yet destruction lay before their very eyes;
7. It is a stumbling block for fools;any simpleton will be ensnared by it.
8. Happy the rich person found without fault,who does not turn aside after wealth.
9. Who is he, that we may praise him?For he has done wonders among his people.
10. Who has been tested by gold and been found perfect?Let it be for him his glory;Who could have sinned but did not,and could have done evil but did not?
11. So his good fortune is secure,and the assembly will recount his praises.
12. Are you seated at the table of the great?Bring to it no greedy gullet,Nor say, “How much food there is here!”
13. Remember that the greedy eye is evil.What has been created more greedy than the eye?Therefore, it weeps for any cause.
15. Recognize that your neighbor feels as you do,and keep in mind everything you dislike.
14. Toward what he looks at, do not put out a hand;nor reach for the same dish when he does.