1
If thou be made the master of a feast, lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.
2
And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place, that thou mayest be merry with them, and receive a crown for thy well-ordering of the feast.
3
Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not music.
4
Pour not out words where there is a musician, and show not forth wisdom out of time.
5
A concert of music in a banquet of wine is as a signet of ruby set in gold.
6
As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of music with pleasant wine.
7
Speak, young man, if there be need of thee, and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.
8
Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.
9
If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when aged men are in place, use not many words.
10
Before the thunder goeth lightning, and before a shamefaced man shall go favor.
11
Rise up in good time, and be not the last, but get thee home without delay.