For whatadvantagedoes the wisemanhave overthe fool?What[advantage] does the poormanhave, knowing[how] to walkbeforethe living?
Now when Abramwas ninety-nineyearsold,the LORDappearedto Abramand saidto him, "I am GodAlmighty;WalkbeforeMe, and be blameless.
I will giveheedto the blamelessway.Whenwill You cometo me? I will walkwithinmy housein the integrityof my heart.
I shall walkbeforethe LORDIn the landof the living.
Betteris a poorman who walksin his integrityThanhe whois perversein speechand is a fool.
When goodthingsincrease,those who consumethem increase.So whatis the advantageto their ownersexceptto lookon?
Whatthe eyesseeis betterthanwhat the souldesires.Thistoois futilityand a strivingafter wind.
They were bothrighteousin the sightof God,walkingblamelesslyin allthe commandmentsand requirementsof the Lord.
Instructthosewho are richin thispresentworldnot to be conceitedorto fix their hopeon the uncertaintyof riches,but on God,who richlysuppliesus with all thingsto enjoy.