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Do no evil,
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Depart from wrong,
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My son, don’t sow upon the furrows of unrighteousness,
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Don’t seek preeminence from the Lord,
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Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord,
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Don’t seek to be a judge,
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Don’t sin against the multitude of the city.
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Don’t commit a sin twice,
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Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts.
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Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer.
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Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul,
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Don’t devise[a] a lie against your brother,
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Refuse to utter a lie,
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Don’t babble in the assembly of elders.
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Don’t hate hard labour
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Don’t number yourself amongst the multitude of sinners.
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Humble your soul greatly,
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Don’t exchange a friend for something,
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Don’t deprive yourself of a wise and good wife,
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Don’t abuse a servant who works faithfully,
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Let your soul love a wise servant.
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Do you have cattle? Look after them.
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Do you have children? Correct them,
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Do you have daughters? Take care of their bodies,
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Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter.
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Do you have a wife who pleases you? Don’t cast her out. [b]But don’t trust yourself to one who is hateful.
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Honour your father with your whole heart,
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Remember that you were born of them.
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Fear the Lord with all your soul;
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With all your strength love him who made you.
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Fear the Lord and honour the priest.
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Also stretch out your hand to the poor man,
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A gift has grace in the sight of every living man.
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Don’t avoid those who weep,
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Don’t be slow to visit a sick man,
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In all your words, remember eternity,