1. Contend not with a mighty man, Lest haply you fall into his hands.
2. Strive not with a rich man, lest haply he overweigh you: For gold has destroyed many, And turned aside the hearts of kings.
3. Contend not with a man that is full of tongue, And heap not wood upon his fire.
4. Jest not with a rude man, Lest your ancestors be dishonored.
5. Reproach not a man when he turns from sin: Remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
6. Dishonour not a man in his old age; For some of us also are waxing old.
7. Rejoice not over one that is dead: Remember that we die all.
8. Neglect not the discourse of the wise, And be conversant with their proverbs; For of them you shall learn instruction, And how to minister to great men.
9. Miss not the discourse of the aged; For they also learned of their fathers: Because from them you shall learn understanding, And to give answer in time of need.
10. Kindle not the coals of a sinner, Lest you be burned with the flame of his fire.