12. Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee.
13. Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.
14. Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.
15. Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.
16. There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.
17. Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.
18. Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.
19. What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:
20. So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity: