17 Do not be wrong overmuch, and do not be a fool – why die before your time?
18 It is good that you should take hold of this, and also not withhold your hand from the other. For he who fears Elohim comes forth with all of them.
19 Wisdom makes the wise strong, more than ten rulers that are in the city.
20 For there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and does not sin.
21 Also do not take to heart all the words they speak, lest you hear your servant cursing you.
22 For you know in your heart that many times you have cursed others.
23 All this I have proved by wisdom. I said, “I am wise,” but it was far from me.