Righteousness setteth up the people; but wickedness bringeth folk to destruction.

Also, imposing a fine on the righteous is not good, [nor] to flog nobles for uprightness.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; yea, other folk's lips and not thine.

Know well the face of thy flock, Set thy heart to the droves,

The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;