19
To son or wife, to brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, lest you change your mind and must ask for it.
20
While you are still alive and have breath in you, do not let any one take your place.
21
For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of you sons.
22
Excel in all that you do; bring no stain upon your honor.
23
At the time when you end the days of your life, in the hour of death, distribute your inheritance.
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.