And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.

For an odious {woman} when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. {in...: or, delicately}

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.