12. For the Lord created him. And so, do not let him depart from you, for his works are necessary.
13. For there is a time when you may fall into their hands.
14. Truly, they will beseech the Lord, so that he may direct their treatments and cures, for the sake of their way of life.
15. He who sins in the sight of the One who made him will fall into the hands of the physician.
16. Son, shed tears over the dead, and begin to weep, as if you had suffered dreadfully. And according to judgment, cover his body, and you should not neglect his burial.
17. And though you will sink down into bitterness, bear his mourning for one day, and then be consoled in your sadness.
18. And carry out his mourning, according to his merit, for one or two days because of this loss.
19. Yet sadness hastens death and overwhelms strength, and the sorrow of the heart bows down the neck.
20. When one is taken away, sorrow remains. But the resources of a destitute man is found in his heart.
21. You should not give your heart over to sadness, but push it away from you. And remember the very end.
22. Do not be willing to forget this; for there is no turning back. Otherwise, it will not benefit you, and you will cause great harm to yourself.
23. Call to mind my judgment. For so shall it be for you also. Yesterday is mine, and today is yours.
24. When the deceased is at rest, let his memory rest also. And console him at the departure of his spirit.
25. The wisdom of a scribe is found in his time of leisure. So whoever has less to do will gain wisdom.