9:3 Keep away from other men's wives or they will trap you.
9:4 Don't keep company with female musicians; they will trick you.
9:5 Don't look too intently at a virgin, or you may find yourself forced to pay a bride price.
9:6 Don't give yourself to prostitutes, or you may lose everything you own.
9:7 So don't go looking about in the streets or wandering around in the run-down parts of town.
9:8 When you see a good-looking woman, look the other way; don't let your mind dwell on the beauty of any woman who is not your wife. Many men have been led astray by a woman's beauty. It kindles passion as if it were fire.
9:9 Don't sit down to eat with another man's wife or join her for a drink. You may give in to the temptation of her charms and be destroyed by your passion.
9:10 Never abandon old friends; you will never find a new one who can take their place. Friendship is like wine; it gets better as it grows older.
9:11 Don't be jealous of a sinner's success; you don't know what kind of disaster is in store for him.
9:12 Don't take pleasure in the things that make ungodly people happy; remember that they will be held guilty as long as they live.
9:13 If you keep away from someone who has the power to put you to death, you will not have to fear for your life; but if you must go near him, be very careful, or he may kill you. Be conscious that you are walking among hidden traps, that you are an easy target.
9:14 Get to know the people around you as well as you can, and take advice only from those who are qualified to give it.
9:15 Engage in conversation with intelligent people, and let the Law of the Most High be the topic of your discussions.
9:16 Choose righteous people for your dinner companions. Your chief pride should be your fear of the Lord.
9:17 A skilled worker is admired for the things he makes, and a leader's wisdom is proved by his words.
9:18 Someone who speaks rashly and recklessly is feared and hated by everyone in town.
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