23. Before you pray, prepare your soul. And do not choose to be like a man who tempts God.
24. Remember the wrath that will be on the day of consummation, and remember the time of retribution, when he will turn away his face.
25. Remember poverty in a time of abundance, and remember the deficiency of poverty in a day of riches.
26. From morning until evening, the time will be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.
27. A wise man will be cautious in all things, and during a time of many offenses, he will be attentive against inaction.
28. Anyone who is astute recognizes wisdom, and he will acknowledge anyone who finds it.
29. Those who show understanding with words also have acted wisely themselves, and they have understood truth and justice, and they have fulfilled proverbs and judgments.
30. You should not go after your desires; instead, turn away from your own will.
31. If you offer your desires to your soul, this will cause you to become a joy to your enemies.
32. Take no delight in disorderly gatherings, whether large or small. For their commission of offenses is unceasing.
33. You should not be reduced by the contention of borrowing, even if there is nothing in your purse. For you would be contending against your own life.