11
The mourning of men is about their bodies, but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out.
12
Have regard for your name, since it will remain for you longer than a thousand great stores of gold.
13
The days of a good life are numbered, but a good name endures for ever.
14
My children, observe instruction and be at peace; hidden wisdom and unseen treasure, what advantage is there in either of them?
15
Better is the man who hides his folly than the man who hides his wisdom.
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.