1 Have they made you ruler of a feast?
Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them.
Take care of them first, and then sit down.

2 And when you have done all your duties,
take your place, that you may be gladdened
on their account, and receive a wreath
for your good service.

3 Speak, you who are older, for it’s your
right, but with sound knowledge;
and don’t interrupt the music.

4 Don’t pour out talk where there is a
performance of music. Don’t display your
wisdom at the wrong time.

5 As a ruby signet in a setting of gold,
so is a music concert at a wine banquet.

6 As an emerald signet in a work of gold,
so is musical melody with pleasant wine.

7 Speak, young man, if you are obliged to,
but no more than twice, and only if asked.

8 Sum up your speech, many things in few
words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his
tongue.

9 When among great men, don’t behave as
their equal. When another is speaking,
don’t babble.

10 Lightning speeds before thunder.
Approval goes before one who is modest.

11 Rise up in good time, and don’t be last.
Go home quickly and don’t loiter

12 Amuse yourself there and do what is in
your heart. Don’t sin by proud speech.