1 My spirit is pleased with three things; these are approved in the sight of God and men:
2 the harmony of brothers, and the love of neighbors, and a husband and wife agreeing well together.
3 My soul hates three kinds of things; and I am greatly distressed over their souls:
4 an arrogant pauper, a wealthy liar, a foolish and senseless elder.
5 The things that you have not obtained in your youth, how will you find them in your old age?
6 How beautiful it is for a grey head to have judgment, and for elders to know counsel!
7 How beautiful it is for those who are aged to have wisdom, and for those who are honored to have understanding and counsel!