12. Lend not to a man that is mightier than yourself; And if you lend, be as one that has lost.
13. Be not surety above your power: And if you be surety, take thought as one that will have to pay.
14. Go not to law with a judge; For according to his honor will they give judgement for him.
15. Go not in the way with a rash man, Lest he be aggrieved with you; For he will do according to his own will, And you shall perish with his folly.
16. Fight not with a wrathful man, And travel not with him through the desert: For blood is as nothing in his sight; And where there is no help, he will overthrow you.
17. Take not counsel with a fool; For he will not be able to conceal the matter.
18. Do no secret thing before a stranger; For you know not what he will bring forth.