Answer:
I walk on 4 legs in the morning 2 legs at noon and 3 legs at night.
I may only be given but never bought. Sinners seek me but saints do not. (one word).
I have a name written on me, but it isnβt my name. Men plant me, but I never grow. They look at me and see their future, rotting in my bloom.
My head and tail both equal are my middle slender as a bee. Whether I stand on head or heel Is quite the same to you or me. But if my head should be cut off the matter's true though passing strange directly I to nothing change.
First I may be your servant's name; then your desires I may proclaim; And when your mortal life is over hold all your wealth within my power.
Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.