15. In the good day enjoy good things, and beware beforehand of the evil day: for God hath made both the one and the other, that man may not find against him any just complaint.
16. These things also I saw in the days of my vanity: A just man perisheth in his justice, and a wicked man liveth a long time in his wickedness.
17. Be not over just: and be not more wise than is necessary, lest thou become stupid.
18. Be not overmuch wicked: and be not foolish, lest thou die before thy time.
19. It is good that thou shouldst hold up the just, yea and from him withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God, neglecteth nothing.
20. Wisdom hath strengthened the wise more than ten princes of the city.