⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,
    than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
    gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
    but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
    One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings;
    but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

²² A stingy man hurries after riches,
    and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack;
    but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.