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.
13 You deserve to lose your coatif you loan it to someoneto guarantee paymentfor the debt of a stranger.
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.