Now I am at the point of utter ruin in the public assembly.”
But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.
I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors.
Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well.