Householder, with wealth acquired by energetic striving, amassed by the strength of his arms, earned by the sweat of his brow, righteous wealth righteously gained, the Noble Disciple undertakes four worthy deeds.

What four?

(1) Here, Householder, with wealth acquired by energetic striving, amassed by the strength of his arms, earned by the sweat of his brow, righteous wealth righteously gained, the Noble Disciple makes himself content and pleased and properly maintains himself in contentedness; he makes his parents content and pleased and properly maintains them in contentedness; he makes his wife and children, his slaves, workers, and servants content and pleased and properly maintains them in contentedness; he makes his friends and companions content and pleased and properly maintains them in contentedness.

This is the first case of wealth that has gone to good use, that has been properly utilized and used for a worthy cause.

(2) Again, with wealth acquired by energetic striving, amassed by the strength of his arms, earned by the sweat of his brow, righteous wealth righteously gained, the Noble Disciple makes provisions against the losses that might arise from fire, floods, Kings, thieves, or displeasing heirs; he makes himself secure against them.

This is the second case of wealth that has gone to good use, that has been properly employed and used for a worthy cause.

(3) Again, with wealth acquired by energetic striving, amassed by the strength of his arms, earned by the sweat of his brow, righteous wealth righteously gained, the Noble Disciple makes the five offerings: to relatives, guests, ancestors, the King, and the deities.

This is the third case of wealth that has gone to good use, that has been properly employed and used for a worthy cause.

(4) Again, with wealth acquired by energetic striving, amassed by the strength of his arms, earned by the sweat of his brow, righteous wealth righteously gained, the Noble Disciple establishes an uplifting offering of alms (a donation) — an offering that is heavenly, resulting in contentedness, conducive to heaven —  to those Ascetics and Brāhmins who refrain from intoxication and heedlessness, who are settled in patience and gentleness, who tame the mind, calm the mind, and train the mind for Nibbāna (Enlightenment).

This is the fourth case of wealth that has gone to good use, that has been properly employed and used for a worthy cause.