¹⁸ These men lie in wait^(A) for their own blood;
    they ambush only themselves!^(B)
19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
    it takes away the life of those who get it.^(C)

¹⁶ Better a little with the fear of the Lord
    than great wealth with turmoil.^(A)

²⁷ The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.^(A)

²⁶ All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous^(A) give without sparing.^(B)

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