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.