20. A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22. A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
23. One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
24. Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer.
25. One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
26. One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27. One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.