7 18 Do not exchange a friend for money, or a real brother for the gold of Ophir. 7 19 Do not deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold. 7 20 Do not abuse a servant who performs his work faithfully, or a hired labourer who devotes himself to you. 7 21 Let your soul love an intelligent servant; do not withhold from him his freedom.
7 22 Do you have cattle? Look after them; if they are profitable to you, keep them. 7 23 Do you have children? Discipline them, and make them obedient from their youth. 7 24 Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity, and do not show yourself too indulgent with them. 7 25 Give a daughter in marriage; you will have finished a great task. But give her to a man of understanding.
7 26 If you have a wife who pleases you, do not cast her out; but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest. 7 27 With all your heart honour your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother. 7 28 Remember that through your parents you were born; and what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?
7 29 With all your soul fear the Lord, and honour his priests. 7 30 With all your might love your Maker, and do not forsake his ministers. 7 31 Fear the Lord and honour the priest, and give him his portion, as is commanded you: the first fruits, the guilt offering, the gift of the shoulders, the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of the holy things.
7 32 Stretch forth your hand to the poor, so that your blessing may be complete. 7 33 Give graciously to all the living, and withhold not kindness from the dead. 7 34 Do not fail those who weep, but mourn with those who mourn. 7 35 Do not shrink from visiting a sick man, because for such deeds you will be loved. 7 36 In all you do, remember the end of your life, and then you will never sin.