¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city.
    The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
    but the poor hear no threats.

¹⁶ Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
    than great treasure with trouble.

⁸ Better is a little with righteousness,
    than great revenues with injustice.

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

⁷ The righteous care about justice for the poor.
    The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.

¹⁴ The king who fairly judges the poor,
    his throne shall be established forever.