15. All this have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a righteous man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his evil-doing.
16. Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?
17. Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
18. It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
19. Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers which are in a city.
20. Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
21. Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
22. for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
23. All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
24. That which is is far off, and exceeding deep; who can find it out?