17. He took some of them away, and destroyed them, And made their memorial to cease from the earth.
18. Pride has not been created for men, Nor wrathful anger for the offspring of women.
19. What manner of seed has honor? the seed of man. What manner of seed has honor? they that fear the Lord. What manner of seed has no honor? the seed of man. What manner of seed has no honor? they that transgress the commandments.
20. In the midst of brethren he that rules them has honor; And in the eyes of the Lord they that fear him.
22. The rich man, and the honorable, and the poor, Their glorying is the fear of the Lord.
23. It is not right to dishonor a poor man that has understanding; And it is not fitting to glorify a man that is a sinner.
24. The great man, and the judge, and the mighty man, shall be glorified; And there is not one of them greater than he that fears the Lord.
25. Free men shall minister to a wise servant; And a man that has knowledge will not murmur thereat.
26. Be not over wise in doing your work; And glorify not yourself in the time of your distress.
27. Better is he that labores, and abounds in all things, Than he that glorifieth himself, and lacketh bread.