I have come to the brink of utter ruin, in the midst of the gathered assembly.*
But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!
Drink water out of your own cistern, running water out of your own well.