1
Wakefulness over wealth wastes away one's flesh, and anxiety about it removes sleep.
2
Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber, and a severe illness carries off sleep.
3
The rich man toils as his wealth accumulates, and when he rests he fills himself with his dainties.
4
The poor man toils as his livelihood diminishes, and when he rests he becomes needy.
5
He who loves gold will not be justified, and he who pursues money will be led astray by it.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.