4 Poor people have workedto eke out a living,and when they rest,they become needy again.
5 Whoever loves gold won’t be declared just,and whoever pursues profitswill be led astray by them.
6 Many have been ruined because of gold,and their destruction has met them head-on.
7 It’s a stumbling block for thosewho are possessed by it,and it will takeevery senseless person captive.
8 Happy are the richwho are without blameand who don’t follow after gold.
9 Who are they,so that we might praise them?They have done wondersamong the people.
10 Who has been tested by wealthand been found perfect?For them it will be a reason to boast.Who had the power to sin and didn’t,and could do evil but didn’t?