20.
A man's livelihood is paramount to the splitting of the Red Sea, and
more than the Redemption, and twice as difficult as childbirth.
21.
Whence a person is appointed as a parnas (president to manage
the welfare) of a group, he becomes wealthy.
22.
The Incense burned in the Temple makes (the officiating priest)
wealthy.
23.
A person should not worry saying, so-and-so curtailed my livelihood.
For against their will seat you in your (rightful) place and call you
by your (rightful) name.
24.
On account of four things, the possessions of householders fall into
continuous reduction: For delaying the payment of employees, for
fully denying employees their salary, and for casting off
responsibility from their necks and placing it on their fellows, and
for arrogance.
25.
Changing one's place and name are beneficial for making a livelihood.
26.
The rain is only withheld due to not giving terumos (portion
for priests) and tithes, people who speak lushon hura (bad
talk/slander), haughty people, annulling study of the Torah, and the
sin of stealing.
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