Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later.
I’ll give it tomorrow”—when it is there with you.

Without leader, administrator, or ruler,

Listen to counsel and receive instruction
so that you may be wise later in life.

It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashly
and later to reconsider his vows.

A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.

One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
than one who flatters with his tongue.

A slave pampered from his youth
will become arrogant later on.