10. Laugh not with him, lest you have sorrow with him; And you shall gnash your teeth in the end.
11. Give him no liberty in his youth, And wink not at his follies.
12. Bow down his neck in his youth, And beat him on the sides while he is a child, Lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient to you; And there shall be sorrow to your soul.
13. Chastise your son, and take pains with him, Lest his shameless behavior be an offence to you.
14. Better is a poor man, being sound and strong of constitution, Than a rich man that is plagued in his body.
15. Health and a good constitution are better than all gold; And a strong body than wealth without measure.
16. There is no riches better than health of body; And there is no gladness above the joy of the heart.
17. Death is better than a bitter life, And eternal rest than a continual sickness.
18. Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed Are as messes of meat laid upon a grave.
19. What does an offering profit an idol? For neither shall it eat nor smell: So is he that is afflicted of the Lord,