Do not boast about tomorrow; You do not know what one day may bring. Let another voice declare your honor; Do not praise yourself in everything. Iron sharpens iron, And a friend can sharpen friend. Faithful wounds are better than false kisses; Truthful love will hold you to the end. Stone is heavy, sand a greater burden, But a fool's provocation weighs still more. Wrath is cruel, anger floods like water; Who can stand when envy guards the door? Open rebuke is better than love hidden. Perfume and counsel make the spirit glad. Do not leave the friend who knew your father; A near neighbor helps when trouble comes. As water answers face with faithful image, So one human heart reflects another. Death and ruin never say, "Enough," And human eyes keep reaching after more. Iron sharpens iron; Let correction be a trusted friend. Know the state of every flock entrusted; Care for what is placed within your hand.