38:9. My son, in thy sickness neglect not thyself, but pray to the Lord, and he shall heal thee.
38:10. Turn away from sin and order thy hands aright, and cleanse thy heart from all offence.
38:11. Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour, and make a fat offering, and then give place to the physician.
38:12. For the Lord created him: and let him not depart from thee, for his works are necessary.
38:13. For there is a time when thou must fall into their hands:
38:14. And they shall beseech the Lord, that he would prosper what they give for ease and remedy, for their conversation.
38:15. He that sinneth in the sight of his Maker, shall fall into the hands of the physician.
38:16. My son, shed tears over the dead, and begin to lament as if thou hadst suffered some great harm, and according to judgment cover his body, and neglect not his burial.
38:17. And for fear of being ill spoken of weep bitterly for a day, and then comfort thyself in thy sadness.
38:18. And make mourning for him according to his merit for a day, or two, for fear of detraction.