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• Watching for wealth consumes the flesh, and thinking about it takes away sleep. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 1)

• Whoever loves gold will not be justified. And whoever pursues consumption will be consumed by it. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 5)

• Gold is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice for it. Woe to those who pursue it eagerly, for all the imprudent will perish by it. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 7)

• The effects of inebriation are a stumbling block to the imprudent, diminishing strength and causing wounds. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 40)

• In the midst of great men, you should not be presumptuous. And where the elders are present, you should not speak much. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 13)

• You should not go into the way of ruin, and you then will not stumble on stones. You should not commit yourself to a laborious way; otherwise, you may set up a scandal against your own soul. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 25)

• You should not allow a blemish upon your glory. On the day of the consummation of the days of your life, at the time of your passing, distribute your inheritance. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 24)

• a Guardian from offenses, and a Helper from falling, who exalts the soul and illuminates the eyes, and who gives health and life and blessing. (Ecclesiasticus 34, 20)

• Similarly, a man who fasts for his sins, and then does the same again, what was the benefit of his humbling himself? Who will heed his prayer? (Ecclesiasticus 34, 31)

• The prayer of one who humbles himself will pierce the clouds. And it will not be consoled until it draws near; and it will not withdraw until the Most High beholds. (Ecclesiasticus 35, 21)

• until he has rendered to men according to their deeds, and according to the works of Adam, and according to his presumption, (Ecclesiasticus 35, 24)

• O wicked presumption! From what were you created that you would cover the dry land with your malice and deceitfulness? (Ecclesiasticus 37, 3)