- 1. Striue not with a mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands.
- 2. Bee not at variance with a rich man, lest he ouerweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and peruerted the hearts of kings.
- 3. Striue not with a man that is full of tongue, and heape not wood vpon his fire.
- 4. Iest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestours be disgraced.
- 5. Reproch not a man that turneth from sinne, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
- 6. Dishonour not a man in his old age: for euen some of vs waxe old.
- 7. Reioice not ouer thy greatest enemie being dead, but remember that we die all.
- 8. Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thy selfe with their prouerbs; for of them thou shalt learne instruction, & how to serue great men with ease.
- 9. Misse not the discourse of the Elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learne vnderstanding, and to giue answere as need requireth.
- 10. Kindle not the coales of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.
- 11. Rise not vp (in anger) at the presence of an iniurious person, least he lie in waite to entrap thee in thy words.
- 12. Lend not vnto him that is mightier then thy selfe; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.
- 13. Be not surety aboue thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.
- 14. Goe not to law with a iudge, for they will iudge for him according to his honour.
- 15. Trauaile not by the way with a bold fellow, least he become grieuous vnto thee: for he will doe according to his owne will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.
- 16. Striue not with an angry man, and goe not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no helpe, he will ouerthrow thee.
- 17. Consult not with a foole; for he cannot keepe counsell.
- 18. Doe no secret thing before a stranger, for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.
- 19. Open not thine heart to euery man, least he requite thee with a shrewd turne.
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