17. Do not be overly wicked,and do not be a fool;why should you die before your time?
18. It is good that you should take hold of this,and from the other not withhold your hand;for he who fears God will come out from them all.
19. Wisdom strengthens the wise manmore than ten rulers who are in the city.
20. For there is not a righteous man on earthwho only does good and refrains from sin.
21. Do not give heed to everything people say,lest you hear your servant cursing you.