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Do not devise a lie against your brother, or do the same to a friend.
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Refuse to utter any lie, for it is a habit that results in no good.
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Do not babble in the assembly of the elders, and do not repeat yourself when you pray.
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Do not hate hard labor or farm work, which was created by the Most High.
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Do not enroll in the ranks of sinners; remember that retribution does not delay.
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Humble yourself to the utmost, for the punishment of the ungodly is fire and worms.
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Do not exchange a friend for money, or a real brother for the gold of Ophir.
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Do not dismiss a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
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Do not abuse slaves who work faithfully, or hired laborers who devote themselves to their task.
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Let your soul love intelligent slaves; do not withhold from them their freedom.
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Do you have cattle? Look after them; if they are profitable to you, keep them.