1. The wise woman said in response:
The worst judges are the bribable ones

2. The worst governors are the pillagers
Of the most wicked deeds

3. Is enmity amongst men
Of foolish dreams

4. Is befriending scoundrels
Of miserable days

5. Is the wretchedness of nobles
Expose yourselves and make peace

6. Reform and reconcile
Of the tribulations of nights

7. Is the advance of ignoramuses
No honor like pretending

8. No army like cooperating
No disgrace like cowardice

9. No disability like total dependence
The enemies reach

10. In calamities and afflictions
Exaggerations of remedy

11. Of the most complex remedies