13. The mercy of a man is upon his neighbor; But the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh; Reproving, and chastening, and teaching, And bringing again, as a shepherd does his flock.
14. He has mercy on them that accept chastening, And that diligently seek after his judgements.
15. My son, to your good deeds add no blemish; And no grief of words in any of your giving.
16. Shall not the dew assuage the scorching heat? So is a word better than a gift.
17. Behold, is not a word better than a gift? And both are with a gracious man.
18. A fool will upbrade ungraciously; And the gift of an envious man consumes the eyes.
19. Learn before you speak; And have a care of your health or ever you be sick.
20. Before judgement examine yourself; And in the hour of visitation you shall find forgiveness.
21. Humble yourself before you be sick; And in the time of sins show repentance.
22. Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time; And wait not until death to be justified.
23. Before you make a vow, prepare yourself; And be not as a man that tempts the Lord.
24. Think upon the wrath that shall be in the days of the end, And the time of vengeance, when he turns away his face.
25. In the days of fulness remember the time of hunger, And poverty and lack in the days of wealth.
26. From morning until evening the time changes; And all things are speedy before the Lord.
27. A wise man will fear in everything; And in days of sinning he will beware of offence.
28. Every man of understanding knows wisdom; And he will give thanks to him that found her.
29. They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, And poured forth apt proverbs.