1. and do not be an enemy when you should be a friend. A bad reputation brings you the disgrace that lying sinners deserve.
2. Do not let your passions carry you away; this can tear your soul to pieces like a bull.
3. You will be left like a dead tree without any leaves or fruit.
4. Evil desire will destroy you and make you a joke to your enemies.
5. If you are polite and courteous, you will enjoy the friendship of many people.
10-11. Others will sit at your table as long as things are going well; they will stick to you like your shadow and give orders to your servants, but they will not stand by you in trouble.
29-30. The signs of slavery you wear will become signs of royal majesty. Her chains will be your protection, and you will wear her yoke like a magnificent robe.