10
Lightning travels ahead of the thunder, and approval goes before one who is modest.
11
Leave in good time and do not be the last; go home quickly and do not linger.
12
Amuse yourself there to your heart's content, but do not sin through proud speech.
13
But above all bless your Maker, who fills you with his good gifts.
14
The one who seeks God will accept his discipline, and those who rise early to seek him will find favor.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.