8He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
9As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
10Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
11The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
12When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
13He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
14Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
