25. or you may learn their waysand get yourself ensnared.Saying 4
26. Do not be one who shakes hands in pledgeor puts up security for debts;
27. if you lack the means to pay,your very bed will be snatched from under you.Saying 5
28. Do not move an ancient boundary stoneset up by your ancestors.Saying 6
29. Do you see someone skilled in their work?They will serve before kings;they will not serve before officials of low rank.Saying 7