1 Watching for wealth consumes the flesh, and thinking about it takes away sleep.
2 Anticipation in thought distracts the mind, and a grievous infirmity makes the soul sober.
3 The rich man has labored in gathering wealth, and in his rest, he will be filled with his goods.
4 The poor man has labored in his lowly way, and in the end, he may still be in need.
5 Whoever loves gold will not be justified. And whoever pursues consumption will be consumed by it.
6 Many have been caused to fall because of gold, and it became their ruin by its beauty.
7 Gold is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice for it. Woe to those who pursue it eagerly, for all the imprudent will perish by it.