²⁷ He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

⁴ Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

²⁰ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

²¹ So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

¹⁷ Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;