4Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.

Be wise enough to know when to quit.

5In the blink of an eye wealth disappears,

for it will sprout wings

and fly away like an eagle.

6Don’t eat with people who are stingy;

don’t desire their delicacies.

7They are always thinking about how much it costs.*

“Eat and drink,” they say, but they don’t mean it.

8You will throw up what little you’ve eaten,

and your compliments will be wasted.

9Don’t waste your breath on fools,

for they will despise the wisest advice.

10Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers;

don’t take the land of defenseless orphans.

11For their Redeemer* is strong;

he himself will bring their charges against you.

12Commit yourself to instruction;

listen carefully to words of knowledge.