17. Consider that I laboured not for myself alone, But for all them that seek instruction.
18. Hear me, you⌃ great men of the people, And hearken with your ears, you⌃ rulers of the congregation.
19. To son and wife, to brother and friend, Give not power over you while you live; And give not your goods to another, Lest you repent and make supplication for them again.
20. Whilst you yet live, and breath is in you, Give not yourself over to anybody.
21. For better it is that your children should supplicate you, Than that you should look to the hand of your sons.
22. In all your works keep the upper hand; Bring not a stain on your honor.
23. In the day that you endest the days of your life, And in the time of death, distribute your inheritance.
24. Fodder, a stick, and burdens, for an ass; Bread, and discipline, and work, for a servant.
25. Set your servant to work, and you shall find rest: Leave his hands idle, and he will seek liberty.
26. Yoke and thong will bow the neck: And for an evil servant there are racks and tortures.
27. Send him to labor, that he be not idle; For idleness teaches much mischief.
28. Set him to work, as is fit for him; And if he obey not, make his fetters heavy.
29. And be not excessive toward any; And without judgement do nothing.