3 17 My son, perform your tasks in meekness; then you will be loved by those whom God accepts. 3 18 The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself; so you will find favour in the sight of the Lord. 3 20 For great is the might of the Lord; he is glorified by the humble. 3 21 Seek not what is too difficult for you, nor investigate what is beyond your power. 3 22 Reflect upon what has been assigned to you, for you do not need what is hidden. 3 23 Do not meddle in what is beyond your tasks, for matters too great for human understanding have been shown you. 3 24 For their hasty judgment has led many astray, and wrong opinion has caused their thoughts to slip.
3 26 A stubborn mind will be afflicted at the end, and whoever loves danger will perish by it. 3 27 A stubborn mind will be burdened by troubles, and the sinner will heap sin upon sin. 3 28 The affliction of the proud has no healing, for a plant of wickedness has taken root in him. 3 29 The mind of the intelligent man will ponder a parable, and an attentive ear is the wise man's desire.