Be to them as one of them; take thought for them, and afterward be seated: supply their want, and afterward recline.

That thou mayest rejoice in their honour; and receive favour at the table.

Speak, O elder, for it pertaineth to thee; and be carefully wise, and hinder not song.

In a place for wine pour not forth talk; and in a place for music pour not forth talk: and wherefore shouldest thou be always wise?

As a seal upon a purse of gold, is a hymn to God at a banquet of wine.

As a boss of ruby on a circlet of gold, is a concert of music at a banquet of wine.

As a collar of gold wherein are emerald and sapphire; so are fine words comely at a banquet of wine.

As settings of fine gold and a seal of carbuncle, is the voice of music with the pleasance of mead.

Speak, O young man, if thou be wanted; with compulsion if one ask thee twice or thrice.

Restrain speaking, and diminish it exceedingly; and be like to one that knoweth and holdeth his tongue.

Among elders set not thyself up; and press not much on princes.

Before hail speedeth lightning; and before one that is downcast speedeth favour.

Before hail speedeth lightning; and before one that is shamefast favour.

At the appointed time tarry not; get thee home and do pleasure.

At table time multiply not words; even though a thing hath come into thy mind.

. . . in thy heart, and do pleasure; in the fear of God, and not with lack of understanding.

And for all these things bless thy Maker; which satisfieth thee with His goodness.

He that seeketh God may expect favour; and he that is a madman shall be snared thereby.

He that seeketh God will receive discipline; and he that seeketh Him diligently shall obtain an answer.

He that seeketh things pleasing to God shall receive instruction; and He will answer him in his prayer.

He that seeketh the law shall obtain her; and he that is a madman shall be snared thereby.

He that feareth the Lord shall discern judgement; and shall bring forth counsels from twilight.

They that fear the Lord shall discern His judgement; and they shall bring forth much wisdom from their heart.

A man of violence will wrest reproofs; and will draw the law after his need.

A wise man will not conceal wisdom; and a scorner will not keep his tongue.

A wise man will not take a bribe: one that is proud and a scorner will not keep the law.

Without counsel do not anything; and after thy doings vex not thyself.

Go not in a way set with snares; and stumble not at an offence twice.

Trust not in the way of the spoiler; and be watchful of thy latter end.

Trust not in the way of the wicked; and beware in thy paths.

In all thy ways keep thy soul; for whoso doeth these things keepeth a commandment.

In all thy doings keep thy soul; for he that doeth this keepeth a commandment.

He that observeth the law keepeth his soul; and he that trusteth in the Lord shall not be ashamed.