⁵ It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.

⁵ Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.

³¹ The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.

³² He who will not be controlled by training has no respect for his soul, but he who gives ear to teaching will get wisdom.

¹⁸ Need and shame will be the fate of him who is uncontrolled by training; but he who takes note of teaching will be honoured.

¹² I am a cause of wonder to those in authority; a song to those who are given to strong drink.

⁸ Do not say sharp words to a man of pride, or he will have hate for you; make them clear to a wise man, and you will be dear to him.

¹³ He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

¹⁰ A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

⁶ The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

¹⁹ To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.