16. Is heat not refreshed by the dew? So also is a good word better than a gift.
17. Behold, is a word not greater than a gift? But both are with a justified man.
18. The foolish place blame sharply. And a gift from the undisciplined causes the eyes to fail.
19. Before you judge, put justice in order within yourself, and before you speak, learn.
20. Before you become sick, obtain medicine. And before you judge, examine yourself. And then you will find forgiveness in the sight of God.
21. Before you become weak, humble yourself; and in a time of infirmity, show your way of life.
22. Let nothing impede you from praying always. And then you will not dread to be justified, even unto death. For the reward of God dwells in eternity.
23. Before you pray, prepare your soul. And do not choose to be like a man who tempts God.
24. Remember the wrath that will be on the day of consummation, and remember the time of retribution, when he will turn away his face.
25. Remember poverty in a time of abundance, and remember the deficiency of poverty in a day of riches.
26. From morning until evening, the time will be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.
27. A wise man will be cautious in all things, and during a time of many offenses, he will be attentive against inaction.
28. Anyone who is astute recognizes wisdom, and he will acknowledge anyone who finds it.
29. Those who show understanding with words also have acted wisely themselves, and they have understood truth and justice, and they have fulfilled proverbs and judgments.