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³ The rich person toils to amass a fortune,
   and when he rests he fills himself with his dainties.
⁴ The poor person toils to make a meagre living,
   and if ever he rests he becomes needy.

⁵ One who loves gold will not be justified;
   one who pursues money will be led astray^* by it.
⁶ Many have come to ruin because of gold,
   and their destruction has met them face to face.
⁷ It is a stumbling-block to those who are avid for it,
   and every fool will be taken captive by it.
⁸ Blessed is the rich person who is found blameless,
   and who does not go after gold.
⁹ Who is he, that we may praise him?
   For he has done wonders among his people.
¹⁰ Who has been tested by it and been found perfect?
   Let it be for him a ground for boasting.
Who has had the power to transgress and did not transgress,
   and to do evil and did not do it?
¹¹ His prosperity will be established,^*
   and the assembly will proclaim his acts of charity.