¹⁷ [Although all have sinned] be not wicked overmuch or willfully, neither be foolish—why should you die before your time?

¹⁸ It is good that you should take hold of this and from that withdraw not your hand; for he who [reverently] fears and worships God will come forth from them all.

¹⁹ [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers or valiant generals who are in the city.^(A)