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Don’t contend with a mighty man,
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Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you;
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Don’t argue with a loudmouthed man.
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Don’t make fun of a rude man,
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Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin.
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Don’t dishonour a man in his old age,
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Don’t rejoice over anyone’s death.
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Don’t neglect the discourse of the wise.
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Don’t miss the discourse of the aged,
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Don’t kindle the coals of a sinner,
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Don’t rise up from the presence of an insolent man,
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Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you;
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Don’t be surety beyond your means.
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Don’t go to law with a judge;
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Don’t travel with a reckless man,
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Don’t fight with a wrathful man.
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Don’t consult with a fool,
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Do no secret thing before a stranger,
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Don’t open your heart to every man.