But when he is found, he must repay seven times [what he stole];
He must give all the property of his house [if necessary to meet his fine].

A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words.

There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].

And you will be [as unsteady] as one who lies down in the middle of the sea,
And [as vulnerable to disaster] as one who lies down on the top of a ship’s mast, saying,

By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].