¹⁶ Better a little with fear of the Lord
    than a great treasure with turmoil.

²⁷ Those who acquire things unjustly gain trouble for their house,
    but those who hate bribes will live.

²⁶ The lazy desire things constantly,
    but the righteous give without holding back.

22 A good reputation is better than much wealth;
    high esteem is better than silver and gold.

¹⁶ If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
    otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.

²⁰ The grave^[a] and the underworld^[b] are never satisfied;
    and people’s eyes are never satisfied.

⁶ Better to be poor and walk in innocence
    than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.

⁸ Those who become rich through high interest rates
    gather money for those who are generous to the poor.