¹⁹ Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
    it takes away the life of those who get it.^(A)

¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(A)

¹⁶ The wages of the righteous is life,^(A)
    but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.^(B)

²⁸ Those who trust in their riches will fall,^(A)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.^(B)

¹⁵ Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

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