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.
29. A man that looks to the table of another, His life is not to be counted for a life; He will pollute his soul with another man’s meats: But a man wise and well-instructed will beware thereof.