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32:1  If they have appointed you as the banquet leader, don’t think too much of yourself; behave toward them as if you were one of them. Take care of their needs and then sit down.
32:2  When you have done everything necessary, recline, so that you can have fun with them, and because of your excellent behavior you will receive a wreath.
32:3  Speak, you who are older, for it’s your privilege. But know what you’re talking about, and don’t interrupt the music.
32:4  Where there’s a performance, don’t talk too much, and don’t be clever at the wrong time.
32:5  A musical performance at a wine party is like a ruby seal on a gold ornament.
32:6  Melodic music accompanying sweet wine is like an emerald seal in a setting of gold.
32:7  Speak, you who are young, if it’s necessary, but only twice, and only if you are asked.
32:8  Sum up what you have to say; much can be said in few words. Be like one who knows but who can keep silent.
32:9  When you are among the more influential, don’t presume authority; and where elders are present, don’t talk idly about many things.
32:10  Lightning comes before thunder, and good favor walks in front of a modest person.
32:11  Rise up to leave in time, and don’t be the last person out; go back to your own home, and don’t miss your work the next day.
32:12  Enjoy yourself there, and do what you please, but don’t sin with arrogant words.
32:13  More than this, bless the one who made you and who lets you drink freely from his good bounty.
32:14  Whoever fears the Lord will accept instruction; those who rise early will find approval.
32:15  Whoever seeks the Law will be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble over it.
32:16  Those who fear the Lord will discover his decree, and they will kindle righteous deeds like a lamp.
32:17  Sinful people turn away from correction; they will look for a judgment that suits them.
32:18  A well-advised person won’t overlook an intelligent thought; the stranger and the arrogant won’t cower out of fear.
32:19  Do nothing without deliberation, and when you have acted, don’t feel regret.
32:20  Don’t walk on a hazardous path, and don’t stumble on stony ground.
32:21  Don’t trust an unexplored road,
32:22  and be on guard concerning your children.
32:23  Trust yourself in every action, because this also means keeping the commandments.
32:24  Whoever has faith in the Law pays attention to the commandments; whoever trusts the Lord won’t suffer loss.