23. Do you have sons? Correct themand cure their stubbornness in their early youth.
24. Do you have daughters? Keep them chaste,and do not be indulgent to them.
25. Give your daughter in marriage, and a worry comes to an end;but give her to a sensible man.
26. Do you have a wife? Do not mistreat her,but do not trust the wife you hate.
27. With your whole heart honor your father;your mother’s birth pangs do not forget.
28. Remember, of these parents you were born;what can you give them for all they gave you?
29. With all your soul fear Godand revere his priests.
30. With all your strength love your Makerand do not neglect his ministers.
31. Honor God and respect the priest;give him his portion as you have been commanded:First fruits and contributions,his portion of victims and holy offerings.
32. To the poor also extend your hand,that your blessing may be complete.
33. Give your gift to all the living,and do not withhold your kindness from the dead.
34. Do not avoid those who weep,but mourn with those who mourn.
35. Do not hesitate to visit the sick,because for such things you will be loved.
36. In whatever you do, remember your last days,and you will never sin.