⁶ Better to be poor and walk in integrity
    than to be crooked in one’s ways even though rich.^(A)

⁸ One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
    gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.^(A)

¹¹ The rich is wise in self-esteem,
    but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.^(A)

¹⁶ A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.