13. Their compassion is for their neighbor,but the Lord’s compassion reaches all flesh,Reproving, admonishing, teaching,and turning them back, as a shepherd his flock.
14. He has compassion on those who accept his discipline,who are eager for his precepts.
15. My child, add no reproach to your charity,or spoil any gift by harsh words.
16. Does not the dew give relief from the scorching heat?So a word can be better than a gift.
17. Indeed does not a word count more than a good gift?But both are offered by a kind person.
18. The fool is ungracious and abusive,and a grudging gift makes the eyes smart.
19. Before you speak, learn;before you get sick, prepare the cure.
20. Before you are judged, examine yourself,and at the time of scrutiny you will have forgiveness.
21. Before you fall ill, humble yourself;and when you have sinned, show repentance.Do not delay forsaking your sins;do not neglect to do so until you are in distress.