¹⁶ Whoever keeps God’s commands lengthens his life,
    but a careless lifestyle ends in death.

²⁰ Heed counsel, act on instruction,
    and you will become wise later in life.

²⁵ If you beat one who mocks, the naive will see and learn a lesson;
    if you correct someone with understanding, that’s all he needs to grow a little wiser.

²⁷ My child, should you stop listening to instruction,
    you will wander from the voice of knowledge.