1If you are chosen to preside at a dinner, do not be puffed up,

but with the guests be as one of them;

Take care of them first and then sit down;

2see to their needs, and then take your place,

To share in their joy

and receive a wreath for a job well done.

3You who are older, it is your right to speak,

but temper your knowledge and do not interrupt the singing.

4Where there is entertainment, do not pour out discourse,

and do not display your wisdom at the wrong time.

5Like a seal of carnelian in a setting of gold:

a concert of music at a banquet of wine.

6A seal of emerald in a work of gold:

the melody of music with delicious wine.

7Speak, young man, only when necessary,a

when they have asked you more than once.

8Be brief, say much in few words;

be knowledgeable and yet quiet.

9When among elders do not be forward,

and with officials do not be too insistent.

10The lightning that flashes before a hailstorm:

the esteem that shines on modesty.

11Leave in good time and do not be the last;

go home quickly without delay.

12There enjoy doing as you wish,

but do not sin through words of pride.

13Above all, bless your Maker,

who showers his favors upon you.