1
Happy are those who do not blunder with their lips, and need not suffer remorse for sin.
2
Happy are those whose hearts do not condemn them, and who have not given up their hope.
3
Riches are inappropriate for a small-minded person; and of what use is wealth to a miser?
4
What he denies himself he collects for others; and others will live in luxury on his goods.
5
If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be generous? He will not enjoy his own riches.
6
No one is worse than one who is grudging to himself; this is the punishment for his meanness.
7
If ever he does good, it is by mistake; and in the end he reveals his meanness.
8
The miser is an evil person; he turns away and disregards people.
9
The eye of the greedy person is not satisfied with his share; greedy injustice withers the soul.
10
A miser begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table.
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My child, treat yourself well, according to your means, and present worthy offerings to the Lord.