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12.

Always be moderate in anger,

Let no small cause create some strife;

Through anger the heart becometh blind

That no one knows himself aright.

13.

Be not ashamed, is my best advice,

If one doth teach thee something new;

Him who knows, one doth prize,

The foolish all do despise.

14.

Oh consider, if one makes complaint

Before thee, not to believe too soon,

Nor pass a hasty judgment,

But hear also the defendant's word.

15.

Pomp and arrogance avoid always,

That thou may'st not fall into disgrace;

Many a man was high esteemed

If he disdained haughtiness and display.

16.

Neither speak nor think of any one evil,

For no one lives without a break;

If thou shouldst speak without restraint

One could soon put thee to silence.

17.

Call upon God in every time of trouble,

He will indeed be thy help and strength;

He leadeth each one out of anguish,

Who only doth His righteous will.