16 Those who abandon their fathersare like blasphemers,and those who anger their mothershave been cursed by the Lord.
17 My child, conduct your affairswith gentleness,and you will be lovedmore than a person of good repute.
18 However great you become,humble yourself more,and you will find favor before the Lord,
20 because the Lord’s power is great,and he is glorified by the humble.
21 Don’t seek out thingsthat are too difficult for you,and don’t investigate matterstoo perplexing for you.
22 Think about whatyou have been commanded,because you have no needfor matters that are hidden.
23 Don’t meddle in thingsbeyond your own affairssince you have already been shown things beyond human understanding.