1<\/sup>Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>Rise not up [in anger] at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.<\/span> <\/p>\n