4. Anger is cruel, and wrath overwhelming,but before jealousy who can stand?
5. Better is an open rebukethan a love that remains hidden.
6. Trustworthy are the blows of a friend,dangerous, the kisses of an enemy.
7. One who is full spurns honey;but to the hungry, any bitter thing is sweet.
8. Like a bird far from the nestso is anyone far from home.
9. Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,but by grief the soul is torn asunder.
10. Do not give up your own friend and your father’s friend;do not resort to the house of your kindred when trouble strikes.Better a neighbor near than kin far away.
11. Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart,so that I can answer whoever taunts me.
12. The astute see an evil and hide;the naive continue on and pay the penalty.
13. Take the garment of the one who became surety for a stranger;if for a foreign woman, exact the pledge!
14. Those who greet their neighbor with a loud voice in the early morning,a curse can be laid to their charge.