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.
6. Exchange greetings with many, but take advice from only one person out of a thousand.
7. When you make friends, don't be too quick to trust them; make sure that they have proved themselves.
8. Some people will be your friends only when it is convenient for them, but they won't stand by you in trouble.
9. Others will fall out with you over some argument, and then embarrass you by letting everyone know about it.
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.
31. You will wear Wisdom like a splendid crown.
32. My child, you can learn if you want to. You can be clever if you are determined to be.
33. If you are willing to listen, you will learn and become wise.
34. Go where the old people are; find someone who is wise, and stay with him.
35. Be ready to listen when religious people speak, and don't miss anything that shows insight.
36. If you find someone with understanding, get up early to call on him; wear out his doorstep with your visits.
37. Devote all your time to studying the Lord's commands and thinking about them. He will give you the insight and wisdom you are looking for.