Let him not have rule in his youth; and bear not with his mischiefs.

Beat his shoulder while it is yet tender; bruise his loins while he is yet a youth.

Bow down his head in his youth; and smite through his loins when he is a little one.

Wherefore should he harden himself, and rebel against thee; that thou shouldest have faintness of spirit because of him?

Chastise thy son, and make his yoke heavy; lest in his folly he lift himself up against thee.

Better is one that is poor, and healthy in his body; than a rich man that is plagued in his flesh.

Health of flesh have I desired more than fine gold; and a joyful spirit more than rubies.

There is no wealth above wealth of sound flesh; and no good above goodness of heart.

Better is to die than a life of vanity; and eternal rest than continual pain.

Better is to die than life that is evil; and to go down to the grave than lasting pain.

Goodness poured upon a mouth that is closed is as an offering laid before a gravestone.

What can it profit idols of the nations, which eat not, neither do they smell?

So whoso hath wealth, and enjoyeth not of his substance.

With his eye . . . . . as an eunuch embraceth a maiden and groaneth.

So is he that doeth judgement with violence. So is an eunuch that lieth with a virgin. And the Lord requireth at his hand.

Give not thy soul to sorrow; and stumble not by thine iniquity.

Joy of heart, that is the life of a man; and a man's cheerfulness lengthens his days.

Rejoice thy soul, and make thine heart joyful; and put vexation far from thee:

for sorrow hath slain many; and there is no profit in vexation.

Envy and sorrow shorten days; and care maketh old untimely.

The sleep of a good heart is instead of dainties; and his food is agreeable unto him.