4
Where there is entertainment, do not pour out talk; do not display your cleverness at the wrong time.
5
A ruby seal in a setting of gold is a concert of music at a banquet of wine.
6
A seal of emerald in a rich setting of gold is the melody of music with good wine.
7
Speak, you who are young, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked.
8
Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.