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Do not seek from the Lord high office, or the seat of honor from the king.
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Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, or display your wisdom before the king.
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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.
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Commit no offense against the public, and do not disgrace yourself among the people.
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Do not commit a sin twice; not even for one will you go unpunished.
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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."
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Do not grow weary when you pray; do not neglect to give alms.
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Do not ridicule a person who is embittered in spirit, for there is One who humbles and exalts.
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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.