12 Limit the time you spend among the stupid,but frequent the company of the thoughtful.
13 The conversation of fools is offensive,and their laughter is wanton sin.
14 Their oath-filled talk makes the hair stand on end,and their brawls make one stop the ears.
15 The wrangling of the proud ends in bloodshed,and their cursing is painful to hear.
16 Whoever betrays a secret destroys confidence,and will never find a congenial friend.
17 Cherish your friend, keep faith with him;but if you betray his secrets, do not go after him;
18 For as one might kill another,you have killed your neighbor’s friendship.