10Someone who loves silver will not have enough silver,
and someone who loves ‘plenty of things’ (will not have enough) income.
This too is mere breath.
11With the increase of their goods,
those who consume them increase,
so what’s the profit to their owners
except their eyes seeing them?
12The sleep of someone who works is sweet
whether they eat little or much,
but the richness of the wealthy person
doesn’t leave them to sleep.
Keep us, O Lord, while we tarry on this earth,
in a serious seeking after thee,
and in an affectionate walking with thee,
every day of our lives;
that when thou comest,
we may be found not hiding our talent,
nor yet asleep with our lamp unfurnished,
but waiting and longing for our Lord,
our glorious King, for ever and ever.
Richard Baxter (1615-1691)