31 Wakefulness that comes from riches consumes the flesh,

and anxiety about it takes away sleep.

2 Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber.

In a severe disease, sleep will be broken.

3 A rich man toils in gathering money together.

When he rests, he is filled with his good things.

4 A poor man toils in lack of substance.

When he rests, he becomes needy.

5 He who loves gold won’t be justified.

He who follows destruction will himself have his fill of it.

6 Many have been given over to ruin for the sake of gold.

Their destruction meets them face to face.

7 It is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice to it.

Every fool will be taken by it.

8 Blessed is the rich person who is found blameless,

and who doesn’t go after gold.

9 Who is he, that we may call him blessed?

Because he has done wonderful things amongst his people.

10 Who has been tried by it, and found perfect?

Then let him boast.

Who has had the power to transgress, and has not transgressed?

And to do evil, and has not done it?

11 His prosperity will be made sure.

The congregation will proclaim his alms.