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Riches are inappropriate for a small-minded person; and of what use is wealth to a miser?
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What he denies himself he collects for others; and others will live in luxury on his goods.
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If one is mean to himself, to whom will he be generous? He will not enjoy his own riches.
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No one is worse than one who is grudging to himself; this is the punishment for his meanness.
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If ever he does good, it is by mistake; and in the end he reveals his meanness.
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The miser is an evil person; he turns away and disregards people.
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The eye of the greedy person is not satisfied with his share; greedy injustice withers the soul.
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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.
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Remember that death does not tarry, and the decree of Hades has not been shown to you.
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Do good to friends before you die, and reach out and give to them as much as you can.