Have they made thee ruler of a feast?

2 And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place,

3 Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee, but with sound knowledge;

4 Pour not out talk where there is a performance of music,

5 As a signet of carbuncle in a setting of gold,

6 As a signet of emerald in a work of gold,

7 Speak, young man, if there be need of thee;

8 Sum up thy speech, many things in few words;

9 If thou be among great men, behave not as their equal;

10 Before thunder speedeth lightning;

11 Rise up betimes, and be not the last;

12 There take thy pastime, and do what is in thy heart;

13 And for these things bless him that made thee,

14 He that feareth the Lord will receive his discipline;

15 He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith:

16 They that fear the Lord shall find judgment,

17 A sinful man shunneth reproof,

18 A man of counsel will not neglect a thought;

19 Do nothing without counsel;

20 Go not in a way of conflict;

21 Be not confident in a smooth way.

22 And beware of thine own children.

23 In every work trust thine own soul;

24 He that believeth the law giveth heed to the commandment;