8. Don’t neglect the conversationof the wise,but keep returning to their proverbs,because you will learn instructionfrom them,how to minister to dignitaries.
9. Don’t reject the words of the aged,because they also learnedfrom their elders,and you will learn understandingfrom themand how to give an answerwhen it is necessary.
10. Don’t stoke up the coals of a sinner,and don’t let his fire set you ablaze.
11. Don’t rise out of your seatin the presence of insolent persons,because they might set a trapfor what you say.