²³ 
Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.

³¹ 
He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.^(A)

¹⁵ 
All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].

⁸ 
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.^(A)

¹⁶ 
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.