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.
11. Rise not up from the presence of an insolent man, Lest he lie in wait as an ambush for your mouth.
12. Lend not to a man that is mightier than yourself; And if you lend, be as one that has lost.