8. A person who strays from homeis like a bird that strays from its nest.
9. The heartfelt counsel of a friendis as sweet as perfume and incense.
10. Never abandon a friend—either yours or your father’s.When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
11. Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.Then I will be able to answer my critics.
12. A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
13. Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.