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Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.
2
Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
3
Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.
4
Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.
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Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
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Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.
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Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.
8
Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
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Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.