6 You can trust a friendwho corrects you,but kisses from an enemyare nothing but lies.
7 If you have had enough to eat,honey doesn't taste good,but if you are really hungry,you will eat anything.
8 When you are far from home,you feel like a birdwithout a nest.
9 The sweet smell of incensecan make you feel good,but true friendshipis better still.
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.