Indeed, it is useless to spread the baited net
In the sight of any bird;

He will not accept any ransom [offered to buy him off from demanding full punishment];
Nor will he be satisfied though you offer him many gifts (bribes).

Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,
But righteousness rescues from death.

Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.

A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.

The lion, which is mighty among beasts
And does not turn back before any;

Otherwise they drink and forget the law and its decrees,
And pervert the rights and justice of all the afflicted.