19. Does not a little suffice for a well-bred person?When he lies down, he does not wheeze.
20. Moderate eating ensures sound slumberand a clear mind on rising the next day.The distress of sleeplessness and of nauseaand colic are with the glutton!
21. Should you have eaten too much,get up to vomit and you will have relief.
22. Listen to me, my child, and do not scorn me;later you will find my advice good.In whatever you do, be moderate,and no sickness will befall you.
23. People bless one who is generous with food,and this testimony to his goodness is lasting.
24. The city complains about one who is stingy with food,and this testimony to his stinginess is lasting.
25. Let not wine be the proof of your strength,for wine has been the ruin of many.
26. As the furnace tests the work of the smith,so does wine the hearts of the insolent.
27. Wine is very life to anyone,if taken in moderation.Does anyone really live who lacks the winewhich from the beginning was created for joy?
28. Joy of heart, good cheer, and delightis wine enough, drunk at the proper time.
29. Headache, bitterness, and disgraceis wine drunk amid anger and strife.
30. Wine in excess is a snare for the fool;it lessens strength and multiplies wounds.
31. Do not wrangle with your neighbor when wine is served,nor despise him while he is having a good time;Say no harsh words to himnor distress him by making demands.