23. Prepare yourself before makinga solemn promise,and don’t be like someonewho tests the Lord.
24. Be mindful of his wrath in times of deathand in times of vengeancewhen he turns his face away.
25. Remember a time of hungerin a time of plenty,a time of poverty and wantin times of wealth.
26. From morning until eveningopportune times change,and all things are fleetingin the Lord’s presence.
27. Wise people exercise cautionin everything,and in times of sinthey will take heed against error.
28. All intelligent peoplehave recognized Wisdom,and they will acknowledgeanyone who finds her.
29. Those who are intelligent with wordshave become wise themselves,and they have poured forthfitting proverbs.
30. Don’t go after your desires,and restrain yourselffrom your appetites.
31. If you cater to your desires,you will become a laughingstockto your enemies.
32. Don’t be glad for great luxury,and don’t be made needyby an encounter with it.
33. Don’t become poorby feasting with borrowed money,when you have nothing in your pocket.