Be willing to listen to every godly discourse,
And let not the proverbs of understanding escape thee.
If thou seest a man of Wisdom get thee betimes unto him,
And let thy foot wear out the steps of his doors.[130]
But, Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour’s house,
Lest he be weary of thee and hate thee.[131]
Answer not a fool according to his folly,
Lest thou be like unto him.[132]
He that giveth answer before he heareth,
It is folly and shame unto him.[133]
Learn before thou speak; and have a care of thy health,
Or ever thou be sick.[134]
Prepare thy work without and make it ready for thee in the field; and afterwards build thine house.[135]
Hast spoiled thy work? Take a needle and sew.[136]
Boast not thyself of to-morrow;
For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.[137]
Change not a friend for the sake of profit,
Neither a true brother for the gold of Ophir.[138]
Laugh not a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul; for there is one who humbleth and exalteth.[139]