XLIV.

244 Allow not thyself to be greeted as a friend among thy (neighbours) by the hasty, hot-headed man who is thy opponent;

245 (If thou dost) thou wilt thyself damage thy heart (mind).

246 Make not thyself to say to him, "Thou art praised," with evil intent,

247 There being terror in thy body.

XLV.

248 Hold not converse in the company of men of iniquity,

249 For that is an abominable thing (to do) before GOD.

XLVI.

250 Make not thy mind to be divided for the sake of thy tongue.

251 Let all thy plans and behaviour have a sound foundation.

XLVII.

252 Be weighty (dignified) in the presence of people of lowly condition.

253 Put thou thyself for safe keeping in the hand of GOD.

XLVIII.

254 GOD hates the man who utters frivolous, lying speech.

255 The greatest abomination to Him is the man who (nourishes) enmity (in his) belly.