1
Do not brag about tomorrow, because you do not know what another day may bring.
2
Praise should come from another person and not from your own mouth, from a stranger and not from your own lips.
3
A stone is heavy, and sand weighs a lot, but annoyance caused by a stubborn fool is heavier than both.
4
Anger is cruel, and fury is overwhelming, but who can survive jealousy?
5
Open criticism is better than unexpressed love.
6
Wounds made by a friend are intended to help, but an enemy's kisses are too much to bear.
7
One who is full despises honey, but to one who is hungry, even bitter food tastes sweet.
8
Like a bird wandering from its nest, so is a husband wandering from his home.
9
Perfume and incense make the heart glad, but the sweetness of a friend is a fragrant forest.
10
Do not abandon your friend or your father's friend. Do not go to a relative's home when you are in trouble. A neighbor living nearby is better than a relative far away.
11
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad so that I can answer anyone who criticizes me.
12
Sensible people foresee trouble and hide. Gullible people go ahead [and] suffer.
13
Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger's loan, and hold responsible the person who makes a loan in behalf of a foreigner.
14
Whoever blesses his friend early in the morning with a loud voice-- his blessing is considered a curse.