1. Don't brag about tomorrow. You don't know what a day will bring.
2. Let another person praise you, and not your own mouth. Let someone else praise you, and not your own lips.
3. Stones are heavy. Sand weighs a lot. But letting a foolish person make you angry is a heavier load than both of them.
4. Anger is mean. Great anger overpowers you. But who can face jealousy?
5. Being warned openly is better than being loved in secret.
6. Wounds from a friend can be trusted. But an enemy kisses you many times.
7. When you are full, you even hate honey. When you are hungry, even what is bitter tastes sweet.
8. A man who wanders away from his home is like a bird that wanders from its nest.
9. Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And a friend is sweeter when he gives you honest advice.
10. Don't desert your friend or your father's friend. And don't go to your family when trouble strikes you. A neighbor nearby is better than a family member far away.
11. My child, be wise and bring joy to my heart. Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me.
12. Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep on going and suffer for it.