{8:1} You should not quarrel with a powerful man, lest perhaps you may fall into his hands.
{8:2} You should not contend with a wealthy man, lest perhaps he may bring an action against you.
{8:3} For gold and silver have destroyed many, and have reached and corrupted even the hearts of kings.
{8:4} You should not quarrel with a man who is full of words, for you should not cast wood upon his fire.
{8:5} You should not confide in an ignorant man, lest he speak evil about your family.
{8:6} You should not despise a man who turns himself away from sin, nor reproach him with it. Remember that we are all subject to correction.
{8:7} You should not spurn a man in his old age. For we are all subject to growing old.