10 Don't desert an old friendof your familyor visit your relativeswhen you are in trouble.A friend nearby is betterthan relatives far away.
11 My child, show good sense!Then I will be happyand able to answer anyonewho criticizes me.
12 Be cautious and hidewhen you see danger—don't be stupid and walkright into trouble.
13 Don't loan money to a strangerunless you are given somethingto guarantee payment.
14 A loud greetingearly in the morningis the same as a curse.
15 The steady dripping of rainand the nagging of a wifeare one and the same.
16 It's easier to catch the windor hold olive oil in your handthan to stop a nagging wife.