12. Do not delight in the pleasures of the ungodly;remember, they will not die unpunished.
13. Keep away from those who have power to kill,and you will not be filled with the dread of death.But if you come near them, do not offend them,lest they take away your life.Know that you are stepping among snaresand walking over a net.
14. As best you can, answer your neighbor,and associate with the wise.
15. With the learned exchange ideas;and let all your conversation be about the law of the Most High.
16. Take the righteous for your table companions;and let your glory be in the fear of God.
17. Work by skilled hands will earn praise;but the people’s leader is proved wise by his words.
18. Loud mouths are feared in their city,and whoever is reckless in speech is hated.