There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

Like an archer who wounds at random, so is the one who hires a fool or hires any passer-by.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

Many people profess their loyalty, but a faithful person – who can find?