3. And you should not say: "How powerful am I?" or, "Who will cast me down because of my deeds?" For God will vindicate with vengeance.
4. You should not say, "I sinned, and what grief has befallen me?" For the Most High is a patient recompensor.
5. Do not be willing to be without fear concerning a forgiven sin, and you should not add sin upon sin.
6. And you should not say: "The compassion of the Lord is great; he will take pity on the multitude of my sins."
7. For both mercy and wrath go forth quickly from him, and his wrath sets its gaze upon sinners.
8. You should not delay being converted to the Lord, and you should not set it aside from day to day.
9. For his wrath will approach suddenly, and in the time of vindication, he will destroy you.
10. Do not choose to be anxious for unjust wealth. For these things will not benefit you in the day of darkness and retribution.
11. You should not winnow in every wind, and you should not go forth into every path. For so is every sinner proven by his duplicitous tongue.
12. Be steadfast in the way of the Lord and in the truth of your understanding and knowledge, and let words of peace and justice overtake you.
13. Be meek when listening to a word, so that you may understand. And offer a true response in wisdom.