1 aContend not with a mighty man,

Lest thou fall into his handsb.

2 Strive not against cthe man that is richc,

Lest he weigh thy priced, eand thou be destroyede.

For goldf hath made many reckless,

And wealth hath led astray the hearts of princes.

3 Quarrel not with a loud-mouthed man,

And put not wood on fire.

(n) 8:4–7. A warning against associating with a foolish man; the need of having respect for the penitent, the aged, and the departed

(= 1 + 3 distichs).

HA