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• When he borrows, he kisses the lender's hand and speaks with respect of his creditor's wealth; But when payment is due he disappoints him and says he is helpless to meet the claim. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 5)

• If the lender is able to recover barely half, he considers this an achievement; If not, he is cheated of his wealth and acquires an enemy at no extra charge; With curses and insults the borrower pays him back, with abuse instead of honor. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 6)

• Keeping watch over riches wastes the flesh, and the care of wealth drives away rest. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 1)

• The rich man labors to pile up wealth, and his only rest is wanton pleasure; (Ecclesiasticus 31, 3)

• The lover of gold will not be free from sin, for he who pursues wealth is led astray by it. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 5)

• While breath of life is still in you, let no man have dominion over you. Give not to another your wealth, lest then you have to plead with him; (Ecclesiasticus 33, 21)

• Wealth out of wickedness is like a wadi in spate: like a mighty stream with lightning and thunder, (Ecclesiasticus 40, 13)

• But goodness will never be cut off, and justice endures forever. Wealth or wages can make life sweet, but better than either is finding a treasure. (Ecclesiasticus 40, 17)

• Wealth and vigor build up confidence, but better than either, fear of God. Fear of the LORD leaves nothing wanting; he who has it need seek no other support: (Ecclesiasticus 40, 26)

• Their wealth remains in their families, their heritage with their descendants; (Ecclesiasticus 44, 11)

• for before the child knows how to call his father or mother by name, the wealth of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be carried off by the king of Assyria. (Isaiah 8, 4)

• What will you do on the day of punishment, when ruin comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth, (Isaiah 10, 3)