6. As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them, Neither is it possible to track them out.
7. When a man has finished, then he is but at the beginning; And when he ceaseth, then shall he be in perplexity.
8. What is man, and whereto serves he? What is his good, and what is his evil?
9. The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.
10. As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand; So are a few years in the day of eternity.
11. For this cause the Lord was longsuffering over them, And poured out his mercy upon them.
12. He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil; Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
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.