Advice To young Men

Don't forget what i teach you, my son. Always remember what i tell you to do. My teachings will give you a long and prosperous life. Never let go of loyalty and faithfilness. Tie them round your neck; write them on your heart. If you do this, both God and man will be pleased with you.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do and he will show you the right way. Never let yourself think think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong. If you do, it will be like a good medicine, healing for wounds and easing your pains. Honor the Lord by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces. If you do your barn will be filled with grains; and you will have too much wine to be able to store it all.

When the Lord corrects you, my son, pay close attention and take it as a warning. The Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son of whom he is proub. Happy is the man who becomes wise-who gains undersanding. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more than gold. Wisdom is more to you than gold. Wisdom is more vauable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.

The Lord created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place. His wisdom cause the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.

Hold on to your wisdom and insight, my son. Never let them get away from you. They will provide you with life-a pleasant and happy life. You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. You will not have to worry about the sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm. The Lord will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.

When you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbour to wait until tommorrow if you can help him now. Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbour; he lives beside you, trusting you. Don't argue with someone for no reason whe he has done you any harm. Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do, because the Lord hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence. The Lord puts a curse on homes of the wicked men, but blesses the homes of the righteous. He has no use for conceited people, but shows favour to those who are humble. Wise men will gain on honourable reputation, but stupid men will only add to their own disgrace.