17. And for all these things, bless the Lord, who made you, and who fills you to overflowing with all his good things.
18. Whoever fears the Lord will accept his doctrine. And whoever watches for him diligently will find a blessing.
19. Whoever seeks the law will be filled from the law. But whoever acts with treachery will be scandalized by treachery.
20. Those who fear the Lord will find just judgment, and they will kindle justice like a light.
21. A sinful man will shun correction, and he will find a rationalization in accord with his own will.
22. A man of counsel will not reject understanding. A strange and arrogant man will not be disturbed by fear.
23. Even so, after he has acted out of fear and without counsel, he will be rebuked by his own criticism.
24. Son, you should do nothing without counsel, and then you will not regret what you have done.
25. You should not go into the way of ruin, and you then will not stumble on stones. You should not commit yourself to a laborious way; otherwise, you may set up a scandal against your own soul.
26. And be cautious concerning your own sons. And be attentive to those of your own household.