Let thy tongue be imprisoned in thy mouth, and in company be thou like one that is mute.
Loose not a lion that is bound by thy chain, for if thou settest him free, he will devour thee.
Cast not thy gaze upon thy neighbor’s wife, and thine own helpmate keep inside the house; it is glory for women and grace for men that women should not look upon strange men.
Make no partnership, though thou needest aid; transact no business with thy kith and kin.
Dwell not too long by the river; turn to the mountain on account of the rain.
Sow goodness, that thou mayest reap pleasantness, and thy reward from God shall be complete.
Be perfect and upright with God, and seek not that which is too high.
Keep away from imbeciles, from deaf and dumb, and from women; have no quarrels with them.
If thou hast not acquired wisdom and understanding, sit near the judges of the people when they preside.
Be not ashamed to learn and to seek knowledge; be a tail to the wise, so that thou mayest become a head.