1. When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
2. And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
3. Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
4. Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
5. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.