1. Love the wise men of the people
Without delay and be a good listener to them

2. And be ahead of them in every matter
Be elevated in every position

3. And do not get angry for you are the chief of a people
And consult them, be an impregnable fortress

4. And if they call you openly, answer them
Without delay and be an intercessor for them

5. And if an order appears to be urgent
Hasten it without delay, quickly

6. And if an order appears best to be delayed
Postpone it and forbid it

7. And keep your secret from the wise
So what of one who makes it spread

8. And if a loving friend gives you a secret
Bury it and beware it gets lost

9. For if you leak it, evil spreads amongst them
And if you hide it, you please everyone

10. So do not be fooled by slanderous tongues
That drip behind them lethal poison

11. And if one who opposes you approaches me
Befriend the one who befriends you when able

12. And if you get angry at someone, forgive
His slip and be obedient