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 Follow broken faith: Accursed is the faith-breaker.

24. This I thee counsel thirdly: That in the assembly thou Contend not with a fool; For an unwise man Oft utters words Worse than he knows of.

25. All is vain, If thou holdest silence; Then wilt thou seem a craven born, Or else truly accused. Doubtful is a servant's testimony, Unless a good one thou gettest. On the next day Let his life go forth, And so men's lies reward.

26. This I counsel thee fourthly: If a wicked sorceress Dwell by the way, To go on is better Than there to lodge, Though night may overtake thee.

27. Of searching eyes The sons of men have need, When fiercely they have to fight: Oft pernicious women By the wayside sit, Who swords and valor deaden.

28. This I thee counsel fifthly: Although thou see fair women On the benches sitting, Let not their kindred's silver Over thy sleep have power. To kiss thee entice no woman.