12
Remember that death will not delay, and the decree of Hades has not been shown to you.
13
Do good to a friend before you die, and reach out and give to him as much as you can.
14
Do not deprive yourself of a happy day; let not your share of desired good pass by you.
15
Will you not leave the fruit of your labors to another, and what you acquired by toil to be divided by lot?
16
Give, and take, and beguile yourself, because in Hades one cannot look for luxury.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the 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.