5. An open rebukeis better than hidden love!
6. Wounds from a sincere friendare better than many kisses from an enemy.
7. A person who is full refuses honey,but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.
8. A person who strays from homeis like a bird that strays from its nest.
9. The heartfelt counsel of a friendis as sweet as perfume and incense.
10. Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s.When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
11. Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.Then I will be able to answer my critics.