1. And instead of a friend become not an enemy; For an evil name shall inherit shame and reproach: Even so shall the sinner that has a double tongue.
2. Exalt not yourself in the counsel of your soul; That your soul be not torn in pieces as a bull:
3. You shall eat up your leaves, and destroy your fruits, And leave yourself as a dry tree.
4. A wicked soul shall destroy him that has gotten it, And shall make him a laughing stock to his enemies.
5. Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends; And a fair-speaking tongue will multiply courtesies.
6. Let those that are at peace with you be many; But your counselors one of a thousand.
7. If you would get you a friend, get him by proving, And be not in haste to trust him.