14. In the day of prosperity, rejoice! But in the day of adversity, consider! For God made one in place of another so that mortals cannot find out what will happen in the future.
15. I have seen all these things in my vain life: Sometimes a righteous man perishes in spite of his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked man lives a long life in spite of his evil.
16. Do not be excessively righteous, and do not act excessively wise, lest you destroy yourself.
17. Do not act excessively wicked, and do not be a fool, lest you die before your time.
18. It is good to take hold of the one and also must not let go of the other; for whoever fears God will hold both of them secure.
19. Wisdom gives more strength to the wise than ten rulers who are in the city.
20. Surely there is no one righteous on the earth who continually does good and never sins.
21. Do not pay attention to everything people say, lest you hear your own servant curse you.
22. For your heart knows that you also have cursed others many times.