⁸ But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.^{(A) 9} Those who want to get rich^(B) fall into temptation and a trap^(C) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. ¹⁰ For the love of money^(D) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith^(E) and pierced themselves with many griefs.^(F)

¹⁷ Command those who are rich^(A) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,^(B) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,^(C) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.^{(D) 18} Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,^(E) and to be generous and willing to share.^{(F) 19} In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves^(G) as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of^(H) the life that is truly life.