¹⁸ It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.

¹⁹ Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.^{(A) 20} Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins.^(B)