1 Blessed is the man who has not slipped
with his mouth, and doesn’t suffer from
sorrow for sins.

2 Blessed is he whose soul does not condemn him,
and who has not given up hope.

3 Riches are not appropriate for a stingy
person. What would a miser do with money?

4 He who gathers by denying himself gathers for others.
Others will revel in his goods.

5 If one is mean to himself, to whom will he
be good? He won’t enjoy his possessions.

6 There is none more evil than he who is
grudging to himself. This is a punishment
for his wickedness.

7 Even if he does good, he does it in forgetfulness.
In the end, he reveals his wickedness.

8 A miser is evil. He turns away and
disregards souls.

9 A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with
his portion. Wicked injustice dries up his soul.

10 A miser begrudges bread, and it is
lacking at his table.

11 My son, according to what you have,
treat yourself well, and bring worthy
offerings to the Lord.

12 Remember that death will not wait,
and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t
been shown to you.

13 Do good to your friends before you die.
According to your ability, reach out
and give to them.

14 Don’t deprive yourself of a good day.
Don’t let your share of a desired good
pass you by.