10. All these things were created for the wicked, And because of them came the flood.
11. All things that are of the earth turn to the earth again: And all things that are of the waters return into the sea.
12. All bribery and injustice shall be blotted out; And good faith shall stand for ever.
13. The goods of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, And like a great thunder in rain shall go off in noise.
14. In opening his hands a man shall be made glad: So shall transgressors utterly fail.
15. The children of the ungodly shall not put forth many branches; And are as unclean roots upon a sheer rock.
16. The sedge that grows upon every water and bank of a river Shall be plucked up before all grass.
17. Bounty is as a garden of blessings, And almsgiving endures for ever.
18. The life of one that labores, and is contented, shall be made sweet; And he that finds a treasure is above both.
19. Children and the building of a city establish a man’s name; And a blameless wife is counted above both.
20. Wine and music rejoice the heart; And the love of wisdom is above both.
21. The pipe and the lute make pleasant melody; And a pleasant tongue is above both.
22. Your eye shall desire grace and beauty; And above both the green blade of corn.
23. A friend and a companion never meet amiss; And a wife with her husband is above both.
24. Brethren and succour are for a time of affliction; And almsgiving is a deliverer above both.
25. Gold and silver will make the foot stand sure; And counsel is esteemed above them both.
26. Riches and strength will lift up the heart; And the fear of the Lord is above both: There is nothing lacking in the fear of the Lord, And there is no need to seek help therein.
27. The fear of the Lord is as a garden of blessing, And covers a man above all glory.
28. My son, lead not a beggar’s life; Better it is to die than to beg.