CHAPTER XIX.
Of avoiding curious enquiry into the life of others.
Christ.SON, be not curious, trouble not thyself with idle cares.
What is this or that to thee? Follow thou me.
For what is it to thee whether that man be such or no? Whether this man do or speak this or that?
Thou shalt not need to answer for others, but shalt give account of thyself.
Behold I know every one, and see all things that are under the sun, and understand how it is with every one; what he thinks, what he desires, and at what he aims.
All things therefore are to be committed unto me; but do thou keep thyself in peace, and let him that acts, act as he will.
Whatsoever he shall have done or said shall fall upon himself, for he cannot deceive me.
2. Be not careful for the shadow of a great name, or for the friendship of many; nor for the affection of particular men.