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171. Behold the man who leaveth the right way and coveteth another man's wealth: his wickednesses will increase and his family will decline.

172. Behold the men that turn away from evil : they covet not, neither do they yield to ignoble deeds.

173. Behold the men that care for other joys : they are not greedy after little delights, nor do they yield unto iniquity.

174. Behold the men that have mastered their senses and enlarged their vision : they covet not saying, Lo, we are in want.

175. Of what avail is a mind that is subtle and comprehending, if it yieldeth unto greed and consenteth unto insensate deeds ? Rh