At the witless man | the wise shall wink
When among such men he sits.
[6]. A man shall not boast | of his keenness of mind,
But keep it close in his breast;
To the silent and wise | does ill come seldom
When he goes as guest to a house;
(For a faster friend | one never finds
Than wisdom tried and true.)
[a]7]. The knowing guest | who goes to the feast,
In silent attention sits;