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Don't join up with a crowd of sinners; remember that the Lord's punishment is sure to come.
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Be very humble, because the decay of death awaits us all.
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Don't betray a friend for money. Don't betray a real friend for all the gold in the world.
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Don't miss your chance to marry a wise and good woman. A gracious wife is worth more than gold.
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Don't mistreat servants who do their work well, or employees who do their best for you.
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Show the same love to wise servants that you would show to yourself, and let them have their freedom.
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Take good care of any animals you own. If they make money for you, keep them.
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If you have sons, educate them. Teach them self-discipline while they are young.
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If you have daughters, keep them virtuous, and don't be too indulgent with them.
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When you give your daughter in marriage, you have finished a great task, but give her to a sensible man.
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If you have a good wife, do not divorce her, but do not trust yourself to someone you don't love.