When you sit to eat beside a ruler, Watch yourself and measure your desire. Do not crave the food that hides deception; Do not wear your strength away for riches. Do not let your heart envy sinners; Stay in reverence all the day. There is surely hope beyond this moment; Your expectation will not be cut away. Wealth may spread its wings and fly toward heaven. Do not eat the bread of jealous eyes. Do not speak your wisdom to a fool; He will only scorn the truth you offer. Do not withhold correction from a child; Guided discipline can rescue from the grave. Buy the truth, and never sell it cheaply; Wisdom, knowledge, judgment must be saved. Who has sorrow, wounds, and needless quarrels? Those who linger long beside the wine. At the last it bites just like a serpent, Clouds the eyes and overturns the mind. Give your heart to wisdom, not to sinners; Keep your eyes upon the upright way. There is surely hope beyond this moment; Your expectation will not fade.