6  ^kBetter is a poor man who ^lwalks in his integrity

than a rich man who is ^lcrooked in his ways.

8  Whoever multiplies his wealth ⁿby interest and profit¹

^ogathers it for him who is ^pgenerous to the poor.

11  A rich man is wise in his ^town eyes,

but a poor man who has understanding ^uwill find him out.

16  A ruler who ^elacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,

but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

20  A faithful man will abound with blessings,

but whoever hastens to be rich ^jwill not go unpunished.

22  A ^mstingy man^{1 n}hastens after wealth

and does not know that ^opoverty will come upon him.

27  Whoever ^vgives to the poor will not want,

but he who ^whides his eyes will get many a curse.