9. The sweet smell of incensecan make you feel good,but true friendshipis better still.
10. Don't desert an old friendof your familyor visit your relativeswhen you are in trouble.A friend nearby is betterthan relatives far away.
11. My child, show good sense!Then I will be happyand able to answer anyonewho criticizes me.
12. Be cautious and hidewhen you see danger—don't be stupid and walkright into trouble.
13. Don't loan money to a strangerunless you are given somethingto guarantee payment.