14 Do not babble in the assembly of the eldersor repeat the words of your prayer.
15 Do not hate hard work;work was assigned by God.
16 Do not esteem yourself more than your compatriots;remember, his wrath will not delay.
17 More and more, humble your pride;what awaits mortals is worms.
18 Do not barter a friend for money,or a true brother for the gold of Ophir.
19 Do not reject a sensible wife;a gracious wife is more precious than pearls.
20 Do not mistreat a servant who works faithfully,or laborers who devote themselves to their task.