17 Humble your whole beingas much as possible,because fire and wormsare the punishment of the ungodly.
18 Don’t trade a friend for cashor a genuine friend for the gold of Ophir.
19 Don’t neglect a wise and good wife,for her grace is worth more than gold.
20 Don’t abuse household slaveswho work hardor laborers who devote themselvesto their work.
21 Cherish household servantswho are intelligent;don’t deprive them of freedom.
22 Do you have cattle? Look after them.If they are useful to you, keep them.
23 Do you have children? Instruct them.Train them to be obedientfrom their youth.