7
Do not delay to turn to the Lord, nor postpone it from day to day; for suddenly the wrath of the Lord will go forth, and at the time of punishment you will perish.
8
Do not depend on dishonest wealth, for it will not benefit you in the day of calamity.
9
Do not winnow with every wind, nor follow every path: the double-tongued sinner does that.
10
Be steadfast in your understanding, and let your speech be consistent.
11
Be quick to hear, and be deliberate in answering.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.