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.
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.