⁶ The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor and a snare^[a] of death.^(A)

¹³ If you close your ear to the cry of the poor,
    you will cry out and not be heard.^(A)
14 A gift in secret averts anger,
    and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.^(B)

¹⁷ Whoever loves pleasure will suffer want;
    whoever loves wine and oil will not be rich.

²⁰ Precious treasure remains^[a] in the house of the wise,
    but the fool devours it.^(A)