26 From morning until eveningopportune times change,and all things are fleetingin the Lord’s presence.
27 Wise people exercise cautionin everything,and in times of sinthey will take heed against error.
28 All intelligent peoplehave recognized Wisdom,and they will acknowledgeanyone who finds her.
29 Those who are intelligent with wordshave become wise themselves,and they have poured forthfitting proverbs.
30 Don’t go after your desires,and restrain yourselffrom your appetites.
31 If you cater to your desires,you will become a laughingstockto your enemies.
32 Don’t be glad for great luxury,and don’t be made needyby an encounter with it.