Sirach 31:8 CPDV

⁶  Many have been caused to fall because of gold, and it became their ruin by its beauty.

⁷  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.

⁸  Blessed is the rich man who is found to be without blemish. And blessed is he who has not gone after gold, nor placed his hope in money or treasures.

⁹  Who is he? For we should praise him. For he has done wonderful things in his life.

¹⁰  He has been tested by it, and has become perfect; he will have eternal glory. He was able to transgress, but he has not transgressed. He was able to do evil, but he has not done evil.