For the wicked cannot sleep unless they do evil;
And they are deprived of sleep unless they make someone stumble and fall.

So that she does not think [seriously] about the path of life;
Her ways are aimless and unstable; you cannot know where her path leads.

The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him],
But the cruel and callous man does himself harm.

He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man],
But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.

He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.

The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

Under three things the earth is disquieted and quakes,
And under four it cannot bear up: