Sir 8:1 

Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands. 

Sir 8:2 

Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: 

for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings. 

Sir 8:3 

Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not 

wood upon his fire. 

Sir 8:4 

Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced. 

Sir 8:5 

Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that 

we are all worthy of punishment. 

Sir 8:6 

Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax 

old. 

Sir 8:7 

Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember 

that we die all. 

Sir 8:8 

Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself 

with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, 

and how to serve great men with ease. 

Sir 8:9 

Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned 

of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, 

and to give answer as need requireth. 

Sir 8:10 

Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the 

flame of his fire. 

Sir 8:11 

Rise not up [in anger] at the presence of an injurious 

person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words 

Sir 8:12 

Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou 

lendest him, count it but lost. 

Sir 8:13 

Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take 

care to pay it. 

Sir 8:14 

Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him 

according to his honour. 

Sir 8:15 

Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become 

grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, 

and thou shalt perish with him through his folly. 

Sir 8:16 

Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a 

solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where 

there is no help, he will overthrow thee. 

Sir 8:17 

Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel. 

Sir 8:18 

Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not 

what he will bring forth. 

Sir 8:19 

Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with 

a shrewd turn.