⁶ The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.

¹³ He who closes his ear to the cry of the poor
    will himself cry out and not be heard.
¹⁴ A gift in secret averts anger;
    and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

¹⁷ He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
    he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

²⁰ Precious treasure remains^[a] in a wise man’s dwelling,
    but a foolish man devours it.

²⁶ All day long the wicked covets,^[a]
    but the righteous gives and does not hold back.