9. When you have children, disaster will strike them and you will be left with nothing but sorrow. There will be great joy whenever you stumble, and even after your death you will be cursed.
10. What comes into being from nothing will return to nothing; so it will be with the godless, doomed to extinction.
11. A person's body amounts to nothing, but a good reputation will last for ever.
12. Protect your reputation; it will outlive you and last longer than a thousand treasures of gold.