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 29. This I thee counsel sixthly: Although among men pass Offensive tipsy talk, Never, while drunken, quarrel With men of war: Wine steals the wits of many.

30. Brawls and drink To many men have been A heart-felt sorrow; To some their death, To some calamity: Many are the griefs of men!

31. This I thee counsel seventhly: If thou hast disputes With a daring man, Better it is for men To fight than to be burnt Within their dwelling.

32. This I thee counsel eighthly: That thou guard thee against evil, And eschew deceit. Entice no maiden, Nor wife of man, Nor to wantonness incite.

33. This I thee counsel ninthly: That thou corpses bury, Wherever on the earth thou findest them; Whether from sickness they have died, Or from the sea, Or are from weapons dead.

34. Let a mound be raised For those departed; Let their hands and head be washed, Combed, and wiped dry, Ere in the coffin they are laid; And pray for their happy sleep.