15These two have I seen in my life which is to no purpose: a good man coming to his end in his righteousness, and an evil man whose days are long in his evil-doing.
16Be not given overmuch to righteousness and be not over-wise. Why let destruction come on you?
17Be not evil overmuch, and be not foolish. Why come to your end before your time?
18It is good to take this in your hand and not to keep your hand from that; he who has the fear of God will be free of the two.
19Wisdom makes a wise man stronger than ten rulers in a town.
20There is no man on earth of such righteousness that he does good and is free from sin all his days.
21Do not give ear to all the words which men say, for fear of hearing the curses of your servant.
