5
The children of sinners are abominable children,
and they frequent the haunts of the ungodly.
6
The inheritance of the children of sinners will perish,
and on their offspring will be a perpetual disgrace.
7
Children will blame an ungodly father,
for they suffer disgrace because of him.
8
Woe to you, the ungodly,
who have forsaken the law of the Most High God!
9
If you have children, calamity will be theirs;
you will beget them only for groaning.
When you stumble, there is lasting joy; 1
and when you die, a curse is your lot.
10
Whatever comes from earth returns to earth;
so the ungodly go from curse to destruction.
11
The human body is a fleeting thing,
but a virtuous name will never be blotted out. 2
12
Have regard for your name, since it will outlive you
longer than a thousand hoards of gold.
13
The days of a good life are numbered,
but a good name lasts forever.
14
My children, be true to your training and be at peace;
hidden wisdom and unseen treasure--
of what value is either?