Hide Your Wealth During Your Lifetime

Alphabet of Ben Sira, Letter Tzadi

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

צ) "My son, hide your money during your lifetime and store it, and until the day of your death, do not give it to your heirs." He said to him, "Say, 'Kuf.'" He said to him:

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