8. An untamed horse becomes stubborn, and a child left to himself becomes headstrong.
9. Coddle a son, and he will make you afraid. Play with him, and he will make you sorrowful.
10. You should not laugh with him; otherwise you may have grief, and in the end, your teeth be clenched.
11. You should not give him power in his youth, but you should not despise his thoughts.
12. Bow down his neck in his youth, and slap his sides while he is a child, lest perhaps he may become stubborn, and then he will not trust you, and so he will bring sorrow to your soul.
13. Instruct your son, and work with him, lest you give offense by his shameful behavior.
14. Better is a healthy pauper with a strong constitution, than a wealthy man who is weak and afflicted by maladies.
15. A healthy soul with the sanctity of justice is better than all the gold and silver. And a sound body is better than immense revenues.
16. There is no revenue above the revenue of a healthy body. And there is no delight above a joyful heart.
17. Death is better than a bitter life. And eternal rest is better than continual sickness.
18. Good things hidden in a closed mouth are like seats at a feast placed around a grave.
19. What benefit is there in an offering to an idol? For it can neither eat, nor smell.
20. So is he who flees from the Lord, carrying the wages of his iniquity.
21. He sees with his eyes and groans, like a eunuch who embraces a virgin and sighs.
22. You should not give your soul to sadness, and you should not afflict yourself by your own counsel.
23. The gladness of the heart is the life of a man, and it is a treasure of sanctity without defect. And the exultation of a man is length of life.
24. Take pity on your own soul by pleasing God, and show self-restraint. Gather your heart into his sanctity, and drive sadness far away from yourself.
25. For sadness has killed many, and there is no usefulness in it.
26. Envy and anger will diminish your days, and pensiveness will bring old age before its time.