1
and do not become an enemy instead of a friend;
for a bad name incurs shame and reproach;
so it is with the double-tongued sinner.
2
Do not fall into the grip of passion, 1
or you may be torn apart as by a bull. 2
3
Your leaves will be devoured and your fruit destroyed,
and you will be left like a withered tree.
4
Evil passion destroys those who have it,
and makes them the laughingstock of their enemies.