18. It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don’t withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
19. Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
20. Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn’t sin.
21. Also don’t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
22. for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.
23. All this I have proved in wisdom. I said, “I will be wise;” but it was far from me.
24. That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?