3:9 For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations. 3:10 Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee. 3:11 For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children. 3:12 My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth. 3:13 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength. 3:14 For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up. 3:15 In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather. 3:16 He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed: of God. 3:17 My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved. 3:18 The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord. 3:19 Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek. 3:20 For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly. 3:21 Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength. 3:22 But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret. 3:23 Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand. 3:24 For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment. 3:25 Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not. 3:26 A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein. 3:27 An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin. 3:28 In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him. 3:29 The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man. 3:30 Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins. 3:31 And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay. 4:1 My son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long. 4:2 Make not an hungry soul sorrowful; neither provoke a man in his distress. 4:3 Add not more trouble to an heart that is vexed; and defer not to give to him that is in need. 4:4 Reject not the supplication of the afflicted; neither turn away thy face from a poor man. 4:5 Turn not away thine eye from the needy, and give him none occasion to curse thee: