10. Don't desert an old friendof your familyor visit your relativeswhen you are in trouble.A friend nearby is betterthan relatives far away.
11. My child, show good sense!Then I will be happyand able to answer anyonewho criticizes me.
12. Be cautious and hidewhen you see danger—don't be stupid and walkright into trouble.
13. Don't loan money to a strangerunless you are given somethingto guarantee payment.
14. A loud greetingearly in the morningis the same as a curse.
15. The steady dripping of rainand the nagging of a wifeare one and the same.
16. It's easier to catch the windor hold olive oil in your handthan to stop a nagging wife.
17. Just as iron sharpens iron,friends sharpen the mindsof each other.
18. Take care of a tree,and you will eat its fruit;look after your master,and you will be praised.
19. You see your face in a mirrorand your thoughtsin the minds of others.