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• Do not scorn the discourse of the wise, but make yourself familiar with their maxims, since from these you will learn the theory and the art of serving the great. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 8)

• Do not kindle the coals of the sinner, in case you scorch yourself in his blaze. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 10)

• Refuse to be provoked by the insolent, for fear that such a one try to trap you in your words. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 11)

• Do not lend to anyone who is stronger than you are -- if you do lend, resign yourself to loss. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 12)

• Do not stand surety beyond your means; if you do stand surety, be prepared to pay up. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 13)

• Do not go to law with a judge, since judgement will be given in his favour. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 14)

• Do not go travelling with a rash man, for fear he becomes burdensome to you; he will act as the whim takes him, and you will both be ruined by his folly. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 15)

• Do not open your heart to all comers, nor lay claim to their good offices. (Ecclesiasticus 8, 19)

• Do not put yourself in a woman's hands or she may come to dominate you completely. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 2)

• Do not stare at a pretty girl, in case you and she incur the same punishment. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 5)

• Do not give your heart to whores, or you will ruin your inheritance. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 6)

• Keep your eyes to yourself in the streets of a town, do not prowl about its unfrequented quarters. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 7)