18:7 When a man hath done, then he beginneth; and when he leaveth off, then he shall be doubtful.
18:8 What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?
18:9 The number of a man’s days at the most are an hundred years.
18:10 As a drop of water unto the sea, and a gravelstone in comparison of the sand; so are a thousand years to the days of eternity.
18:11 Therefore is God patient with them, and poureth forth his mercy upon them.
18:12 He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.
18:13 The mercy of man is toward his neighbour; but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he reproveth, and nurtureth, and teacheth and bringeth again, as a shepherd his flock.
18:14 He hath mercy on them that receive discipline, and that diligently seek after his judgments.
18:15 My son, blemish not thy good deeds, neither use uncomfortable words when thou givest any thing.
18:16 Shall not the dew asswage the heat? so is a word better than a gift.