12 And when you are born, you will be born into a curse; and when you die, your portion will be in a curse.
13 All things that are from the earth shall return to the earth. Similarly, the impious will proceed from a curse unto perdition.
14 The grieving of men is in their body, but the name of the impious will be wiped away.
15 Have concern for your good name. For this will continue with you, more so than a thousand precious and great treasures.
16 A good life has its number of days, but a good name will continue forever.
17 Sons, practice discipline peacefully. For what use is there in either concealed wisdom, or undiscovered treasure?
18 Better is the man who hides his foolishness than the man who hides his wisdom.