16
I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.
17
Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them that seek learning.
18
Hear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.
19
Give not thy son and wife, thy brother and friend, power over thee while thou livest, and give not thy goods to another: lest it repent thee, and thou intreat for the same again.
20
As long as thou livest and hast breath in thee, give not thyself over to any.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.