6. When they need you they will deceive youand smile at you and raise your hopes;they will speak kindly to you and say, “What do you need?”
7. They will embarrass you at their dinner parties,and finally laugh at you.Afterwards, when they see you, they will pass you by,and shake their heads at you.
8. Be on guard: do not act too boldly;do not be like those who lack sense.
9. When the influential draw near, keep your distance;then they will urge you all the more.