1. Your enemy can be beneficial,
So do not befriend too many people.

2. Disease mostly comes from
Food or drink.

3. When a friend turns into a foe,
Revealing itself while things change.

4. If many were good, then
Befriending many would be wise.

5. But when you befriend too many,
You will fall prey to wolves in disguise.

6. Abandon the many, for how many
Are virtuous. How few wholesome!

7. No flood of eloquence with wise sayings
Can avoid torment in mere droplets.