20 But he does not know how much time will pass before death approaches, and then he must leave everything behind to others and die.
21 Stand fast in your covenant, and become familiar with it, and grow old in the work of your commandments.
22 You should not spend time in the works of sinners. Instead, trust in God and remain in your own place.
23 For it is easy, in the eyes of God, to make a pauper suddenly rich.
24 The blessing of God hurries to reward the just man, and in a fleeting hour his advancement bears fruit.
25 You should not say: "What do I need?" or, "What good will there be for me in this?"
26 You should not say: "I have enough for myself," or, "What could be worse than this?"