Holy Scripture
Proverbs 13:8
A church father on this verse
“Just as the foot is the measure of the sandal, so the physical needs of each person are the measure of what he should possess. Whatever is excessive—the things they call adornments, the trappings of the rich—are not adornments but a burden for the body. If one is to use violence to ascend to heaven, it is necessary to…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: But the poor endures not threatening.
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7There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: And there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.
— Proverbs 13:8 —
9The righteous always have light: But the light of the ungodly is quenched. a Crafty souls go astray in sins: But just men pity, and are merciful.
10A bad man does evil with insolence: But they that are judges of themselves are wise.