1
Do no evil, and evil will never overtake you.
2
Stay away from wrong, and it will turn away from you.
3
Do not sow in the furrows of injustice, and you will not reap a sevenfold crop.
4
Do not seek from the Lord high office, or the seat of honor from the king.
5
Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, or display your wisdom before the king.
6
Do not seek to become a judge, or you may be unable to root out injustice; you may be partial to the powerful, and so mar your integrity.
7
Commit no offense against the public, and do not disgrace yourself among the people.
8
Do not commit a sin twice; not even for one will you go unpunished.
9
Do not say, "He will consider the great number of my gifts, and when I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it."
10
Do not grow weary when you pray; do not neglect to give alms.