6  ^hThe getting of treasures by a lying tongue

is a ⁱfleeting ^jvapor and a ^ksnare of death.¹

13  ^qWhoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor

will himself call out and not be answered.

14  ^rA gift in secret averts anger,

and a concealed bribe,¹ strong wrath.

17  Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man;

he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

20  ^xPrecious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling,

but a foolish man ^ydevours it.

26  All day long he craves and craves,

but the righteous ^hgives and does not hold back.