²² Don’t steal from the poor, because they are poor.
    Don’t oppress the needy in the gate.

²⁴ Those who steal from their father and mother,
    and say, “It’s not a crime,”
    are friends of vandals.

²⁴ Those who share plunder with thieves hate themselves;
    even under oath, they don’t testify.

⁷ Two things I ask of you;
    don’t keep them from me before I die:
⁸ Fraud and lies—
    keep far from me!
Don’t give me either poverty or wealth;
    give me just the food I need.
⁹     Or I’ll be full and deny you,
    and say, “Who is the Lord?”
    Or I’ll be poor and steal,
    and dishonor my God’s name.