22 Being respected is more important than having great riches.
    To be well thought of is better than owning silver or gold.

² The rich and the poor are alike
    in that the Lord made them all.

⁸ A person who does evil things will receive trouble in return.
    Then he won’t be cruel to others any longer.

⁹ A generous person will be blessed
    because he shares his food with the poor.

²² Do not abuse poor people because they are poor.
    And do not take away the rights of the needy in court.
²³ The Lord will defend them in court.
    And he will take the life of those who take away their rights.