| 1 | The One who dwells in eternity created all things together. God alone will be justified, and he remains an invincible King for eternity. |
| 2 | Who is able to declare his works? |
| 3 | For who can examine his greatness? |
| 4 | And who will announce the power of his magnitude? Or who would be able to describe his mercy? |
| 5 | There is no diminishing, and no increasing, and there is no discovering, the greatness of God. |
| 6 | When man has reached the end, then he will begin. And when he ceases, he will be in need. |
| 7 | What is man, and what is his grace? And what is his good, or what is his evil? |
| 8 | The number of the days of men are as many as one hundred years. Like a drop of water in the ocean, so they are considered to be. And like a grain of sand on the shore, so do these few years compare to the days of all time. |
| 9 | For this reason, God is patient with them, and he pours forth his mercy upon them. |
| 10 | He has seen that the presumption of their heart is evil, and he knows that their rebelliousness is wicked. |
| 11 | Therefore, he has bestowed his forgiveness on them, and he has revealed to them the way of equity. |
| 12 | The compassion of man is toward those closest to him. But the mercy of God is upon all flesh. |
| 13 | He is merciful, and he teaches and corrects, like a shepherd with his flock. |
| 14 | He takes pity on those who accept the doctrine of compassion, and he applies his judgments promptly. |
| 15 | Son, in your good works, you should not complain, and in giving anything, you should not cause grief with evil words. |
| 16 | Is heat not refreshed by the dew? So also is a good word better than a gift. |
| 17 | Behold, is a word not greater than a gift? But both are with a justified man. |
| 18 | The foolish place blame sharply. And a gift from the undisciplined causes the eyes to fail. |
| 19 | Before you judge, put justice in order within yourself, and before you speak, learn. |
| 20 | Before you become sick, obtain medicine. And before you judge, examine yourself. And then you will find forgiveness in the sight of God. |
| 21 | Before you become weak, humble yourself; and in a time of infirmity, show your way of life. |
| 22 | Let nothing impede you from praying always. And then you will not dread to be justified, even unto death. For the reward of God dwells in eternity. |
| 23 | Before you pray, prepare your soul. And do not choose to be like a man who tempts God. |
| 24 | Remember the wrath that will be on the day of consummation, and remember the time of retribution, when he will turn away his face. |
| 25 | Remember poverty in a time of abundance, and remember the deficiency of poverty in a day of riches. |
| 26 | From morning until evening, the time will be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God. |
| 27 | A wise man will be cautious in all things, and during a time of many offenses, he will be attentive against inaction. |
| 28 | Anyone who is astute recognizes wisdom, and he will acknowledge anyone who finds it. |
| 29 | Those who show understanding with words also have acted wisely themselves, and they have understood truth and justice, and they have fulfilled proverbs and judgments. |
| 30 | You should not go after your desires; instead, turn away from your own will. |
| 31 | If you offer your desires to your soul, this will cause you to become a joy to your enemies. |
| 32 | Take no delight in disorderly gatherings, whether large or small. For their commission of offenses is unceasing. |
| 33 | You should not be reduced by the contention of borrowing, even if there is nothing in your purse. For you would be contending against your own life. |
