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Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound judgment; and hinder not musick.
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Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time.
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A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.
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As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.
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Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.
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Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.
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If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.
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Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.
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Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.
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There take thy pastime, and do what thou wilt: but sin not by proud speech.
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And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.