My son, prove thy soul in thy life; and see thou give it not that which is bad for it.

For not all is good for all: not every soul chooseth every sort.

Be not insatiable for every luxury; and be not effuse on all dainties.

For in much luxury nesteth sickness; and he that surfeiteth shall come nigh to loathing.

By intemperance many perish utterly; but he that taketh heed shall add to life.