1 Do not be a foe instead of a friend.A bad name, disgrace, and dishonor you will inherit.Thus the wicked, the double-tongued!
2 Do not fall into the grip of your passion,lest like fire it consume your strength.
3 It will eat your leaves and destroy your fruits,and you will be left like a dry tree.
4 For fierce passion destroys its ownerand makes him the sport of his enemies.
5 Pleasant speech multiplies friends,and gracious lips, friendly greetings.