For with great wisdom comes ¹  great frustration; whoever increases his ²  knowledge merely ³  increases his ⁴  heartache.

Indeed, she lies in wait like a robber, ¹  and increases the unfaithful ²  among men. ³ 

When the wicked increase, ¹  transgression increases, but the righteous will see ²  their downfall.

He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.

The one who is wise in heart ¹  is called ²  discerning, and kind speech ³  increases persuasiveness. ⁴ 

A wise warrior ¹  is strong, ²  and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest ¹  gathers it for someone who is gracious ²  to the needy.

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich ¹  and his wealth multiplies! ² 

I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. ¹  Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.

Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! ¹  Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! ²  If wealth increases, do not become attached to it! ³ 

One person is generous ¹  and yet grows more wealthy, ²  but another withholds more than he should ³  and comes to poverty. ⁴ 

Ephraim continually feeds on the wind; he chases the east wind all day; he multiplies lies and violence. They make treaties ¹  with Assyria, and send olive oil as tribute ²  to Egypt.

“But all these nations will someday taunt him ¹  and ridicule him with proverbial sayings: ²  ‘The one who accumulates what does not belong to him is as good as dead ³  (How long will this go on?) ⁴  – he who gets rich by extortion!’ ⁵ 

Nor do we boast beyond certain limits ¹  in the work ²  done by others, but we hope ³  that as your faith continues to grow, our work may be greatly expanded ⁴  among you according to our limits, ⁵ 

Do not disregard ¹  what your enemies say, ²  or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you. ³ 

Yet he protected ¹  the needy from oppression, and cared for his families like a flock of sheep.

Wealth gained quickly ¹  will dwindle away, ²  but the one who gathers it little by little ³  will become rich. ⁴ 

A wise person’s heart ¹  makes his speech wise ²  and it adds persuasiveness ³  to his words. ⁴ 

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression ¹  of the king ²  is severe upon his victim. ³ 

When someone’s ¹  prosperity ²  increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner ³  gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes? ⁴