9. When you are among the more influential, don’t presume authority;and where elders are present,don’t talk idly about many things.
10. Lightning comes before thunder,and good favor walksin front of a modest person.
11. Rise up to leave in time,and don’t be the last person out;go back to your own home,and don’t miss your workthe next day.
12. Enjoy yourself there,and do what you please,but don’t sin with arrogant words.
13. More than this,bless the one who made youand who lets you drink freelyfrom his good bounty.
14. Whoever fears the Lordwill accept instruction;those who rise earlywill find approval.
15. Whoever seeks the Lawwill be filled with it,but the hypocrite will stumble over it.
16. Those who fear the Lordwill discover his decree,and they will kindle righteous deedslike a lamp.
17. Sinful people turn away from correction;they will look for a judgmentthat suits them.
18. A well-advised personwon’t overlook an intelligent thought;the stranger and the arrogantwon’t cower out of fear.
19. Do nothing without deliberation,and when you have acted,don’t feel regret.
20. Don’t walk on a hazardous path,and don’t stumble on stony ground.
21. Don’t trust an unexplored road,
22. and be on guardconcerning your children.
23. Trust yourself in every action,because this also meanskeeping the commandments.
24. Whoever has faith in the Lawpays attention to the commandments;whoever trusts the Lordwon’t suffer loss.