Luke 16:8-9 And the lord praised the unjust steward because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.

Lamsa⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁸ And the lord praised the unjust steward because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. ⁹ And I also say, use this earthly wealth, however acquired, to make friends so that when it is gone, they will receive you and you will have everlasting habitation.