Chapter 33 _{16 I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and tred my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.17 Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them that seek learning.18 Hear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.19 Give not thy son and wife, thy brother and friend, power over thee while thou livest, and give not thy goods to another: lest it repent thee, and thou intreat for the same again.20 As long as thou livest and hast breath in thee, give not thyself over to any.21 For better it is that thy children should seek to thee, than that thou shouldest stand to their courtesy.22 In all thy works keep to thyself the preeminence; leave not a stain in thine honour.23 At the time when thou shalt end thy days, and finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.24 Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant. .25 If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.26 A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.27 Send him to labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil.28 Set him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.29 But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.30 If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.31 If thou have a servant, entreat him as a brother: for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul: if thou entreat him evil, and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?}

Chapter 34 _{1 The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false: and dreams lift up fools.2 Whoso regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.3 The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.4 Of an unclean thing what can be cleansed? and from that thing which is false what truth can come?5 Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain: and the heart fancieth, as a woman's heart in travail.6 If they be not sent from the most High in thy visitation, set not thy heart upon them.7 For dreams have deceived many, and they have failed that put their trust in them.8 The law shall be found perfect without lies: and wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.9 A man that hath travelled knoweth many things; and he that hath much experience will declare wisdom.10 He that hath no experience knoweth little: but he that hath travelled is full of prudence.11 When I travelled, I saw many things; and I understand more than I can express.12 I was ofttimes in danger of death: yet I was delivered because of these things.13 The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them.14 Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear nor be afraid; for he is his hope.15 Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?16 For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.17 He raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing.18 He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is ridiculous; and the gifts of unjust men are not accepted.19 The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.}