He who hates ill-gotten gain prolongs his days. He who gives to the poor suffers no want, but he who ignores them gets many a curse. When the wicked prevail, crime increases, but their downfall the just will behold. Sow not in the furrows of injustice lest you harvest it sevenfold. Odious to the Lord and to men is arrogance, and the sin of oppression they both hate.
Dominion is transferred from one people to another because of the violence of the arrogant.
Do not give in to sadness, torment not yourself with brooding. Gladness of heart is the very life of man, cheerfulness prolongs his days. Distract yourself, renew your courage, drive resentment far away from you. For worry has brought death to many, nor is there anything to be gained from resentment. Envy and anger shorten one's life, worry brings on premature old age.