1. When thou sittest to dine with a moshel (ruler), consider diligently what is before thee,
2. And put a sakin (knife) to thy throat, if thou be a ba'al nefesh (man given to gluttony).
3. Be not desirous of his delicacies, for they are lechem kezavim (deceitful food).
4. Overwork not to get rich; cease from thine own binah (understanding).
5. Wilt thou let thine eynayim fly after that which is not? For such [wealth] certainly sprouts kenafayim (wings); they fly away as a nesher (eagle) toward Shomayim.