1. Do not befriend him, even if you befriend
Him, whether he is wise or foolish, then desist

2. Spare yourself the frivolous ones among men
When you mingle with them you will go astray

3. If you do so, be one of the prudent
On your guard, discreet

4. He is like a vessel of clay
Hardened by the blows of stone

5. Neither flood nor wind nor rain
Can shake it or make it err

6. While the stupid, noisy fool
You risk yourself with him

7. Like a vessel of glass
Pretty to behold

8. Until it falls and shatters