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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,
    than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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Better the poor whose walk is blameless
    than the rich whose ways are perverse.(A)

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19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
    but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

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19 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.(A)

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25 One who is greedy stirs up strife;
    but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

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25 The greedy stir up conflict,(A)
    but those who trust in the Lord(B) will prosper.

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27 One who gives to the poor has no lack;
    but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(A)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(B)

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