13 Keep you far from the man that has power to kill, And you shall have no suspicion of the fear of death: And if you come to him, commit no fault, Lest he take away your life: Know surely that you go about in the midst of snares, And walk upon the battlements of a city.
14 As well as you can, guess at your neighbors; And take counsel with the wise.
15 Let your converse be with men of understanding; And let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High.
16 Let just men be the companions of your board; And let your glorying be in the fear of the Lord.
17 For the hand of the artificers a work shall be commended: And he that rules the people shall be counted wise for his speech.