20 Before you become sick, obtain medicine. And before you judge, examine yourself. And then you will find forgiveness in the sight of God.
21 Before you become weak, humble yourself; and in a time of infirmity, show your way of life.
22 Let nothing impede you from praying always. And then you will not dread to be justified, even unto death. For the reward of God dwells in eternity.
23 Before you pray, prepare your soul. And do not choose to be like a man who tempts God.
24 Remember the wrath that will be on the day of consummation, and remember the time of retribution, when he will turn away his face.
25 Remember poverty in a time of abundance, and remember the deficiency of poverty in a day of riches.
26 From morning until evening, the time will be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.