¹⁸ These men lie in wait^(A) for their own blood;
    they ambush only themselves!^(B)
19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
    it takes away the life of those who get it.^(C)

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.^(A)

²⁷ The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.^(A)

²⁶ All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous^(A) give without sparing.^(B)

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.^(A)

¹⁶ If you find honey, eat just enough—
    too much of it, and you will vomit.^(A)

²⁰ Death and Destruction^[a] are never satisfied,^(A)
    and neither are human eyes.^(B)

⁶ Better the poor whose walk is blameless
    than the rich whose ways are perverse.^(A)

⁸ Whoever increases wealth by taking interest^(A) or profit from the poor
    amasses it for another,^(B) who will be kind to the poor.^(C)