| 1. | Do no evil, and evil will not overtake you; |
| 2. | avoid wickedness, and it will turn aside from you. |
| 3. | Sow not in the furrows of injustice, lest you harvest it sevenfold. |
| 4. | Seek not from the LORD authority, nor from the king a place of honor. |
| 5. | Parade not your justice before the Lord, and before the king flaunt not your wisdom. |
| 6. | Seek not to become a judge if you have not strength to root out crime, Or you will show favor to the ruler and mar your integrity. |
| 7. | Be guilty of no evil before the city's populace, nor disgrace yourself before the assembly. |
| 8. | Do not plot to repeat a sin; not even for one will you go unpunished. |
| 9. | Say not: "He will appreciate my many gifts; the Most High will accept my offerings." |
| 10. | Be not impatient in prayers, and neglect not the giving of alms. |
| 11. | Laugh not at an embittered man; be mindful of him who exalts and humbles. |
| 12. | Plot no mischief against your brother, nor against your friend and companion. |
| 13. | Delight not in telling lie after lie, for it never results in good. |
| 14. | Thrust not yourself into the deliberations of princes, and repeat not the words of your prayer. |
| 15. | Hate not laborious tasks, nor farming, which was ordained by the Most High. |
| 16. | Do not esteem yourself better than your fellows; remember, his wrath will not delay. |
| 17. | More and more, humble your pride; what awaits man is worms. |
| 18. | Barter not a friend for money, nor a dear brother for the gold of Ophir. |
| 19. | Dismiss not a sensible wife; a gracious wife is more precious than corals. |
| 20. | Mistreat not a servant who faithfully serves, nor a laborer who devotes himself to his task. |
| 21. | Let a wise servant be dear to you as your own self; refuse him not his freedom. |
| 22. | If you have livestock, look after them; if they are dependable, keep them. |
| 23. | If you have sons, chastise them; bend their necks from childhood. |
| 24. | If you have daughters, keep them chaste, and be not indulgent to them. |
| 25. | Giving your daughter in marriage ends a great task; but give her to a worthy man. |
| 26. | If you have a wife, let her not seem odious to you; but where there is ill-feeling, trust her not. |
| 27. | With your whole heart honor your father; your mother's birthpangs forget not. |
| 28. | Remember, of these parents you were born; what can you give them for all they gave you? |
| 29. | With all your soul, fear God, revere his priests. |
| 30. | With all your strength, love your Creator, forsake not his ministers. |
| 31. | Honor God and respect the priest; give him his portion as you have been commanded: First fruits and contributions, due sacrifices and holy offerings. |
| 32. | To the poor man also extend your hand, that your blessing may be complete; |
| 33. | Be generous to all the living, and withhold not your kindness from the dead. |
| 34. | Avoid not those who weep, but mourn with those who mourn; |
| 35. | Neglect not to visit the sick-- for these things you will be loved. |
| 36. | In whatever you do, remember your last days, and you will never sin. |
