32:1 If you are chosen to preside at dinner, be not puffed up, but with the guests be as one of themselves; Take care of them first before you sit down;
32:2 when you have fulfilled your duty, then take your place, To share in their joy and win praise for your hospitality.
32:3 Being older, you may talk; that is only your right, but temper your wisdom, not to disturb the singing.
32:4 When wine is present, do not pour out discourse, and flaunt not your wisdom at the wrong time.
32:5 Like a seal of carnelian in a setting of gold is a concert when wine is served.
32:6 Like a gold mounting with an emerald seal is string music with delicious wine.
32:7 Young man, speak only when necessary, when they have asked you more than once;
32:8 Be brief, but say much in those few words, be like the wise man, taciturn.
32:9 When among your elders be not forward, and with officials be not too insistent.
32:10 Like the lightning that flashes before a storm is the esteem that shines on modesty.
32:11 When it is time to leave, tarry not; be off for home! There take your ease,
32:12 And there enjoy doing as you wish, but without sin or words of pride.
32:13 Above all, give praise to your Creator, who showers his favors upon you.
32:14 He who would find God must accept discipline; he who seeks him obtains his request.
32:15 He who studies the law masters it, but the hypocrite finds it a trap.
32:16 His judgment is sound who fears the LORD; out of obscurity he draws forth a clear plan.
32:17 The sinner turns aside reproof and distorts the law to suit his purpose.
32:18 The thoughtful man will not neglect direction; the proud and insolent man is deterred by nothing.
32:19 Do nothing without counsel, and then you need have no regrets.
32:20 Go not on a way that is set with snares, and let not the same thing trip you twice.
32:21 Be not too sure even of smooth roads,
32:22 be careful on all your paths.
32:23 Whatever you do, be on your guard, for in this way you will keep the commandments.
32:24 He who keeps the law preserves himself; and he who trusts in the LORD shall not be put to shame.