⁶ Better a poor man who lives with integrity^(A)
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.^[a](B)

⁸ Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest^(A)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.^(B)

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

¹⁶ A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.^(A)

²⁰ A faithful man will have many blessings,^(A)
but one in a hurry to get rich^(B)
will not go unpunished.

²² A greedy man^[a] is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.^(A)

²⁷ The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away^[a]
will receive many curses.^(A)