7. Don’t sin against a city’s inhabitants,and don’t bring yourself downin their estimation.
8. Don’t repeat a sin,for you won’t be innocenteven of committing it the first time.
9. Don’t say,"He will look at the heap of my gifts,and when I make an offeringto the Most High, he will accept it."
10. Don’t be timid in your prayer,and don’t neglect caring for those in need.
11. Don’t mock a personwho is bitter in spirit;for there’s one who humblesand who exalts.
12. Don’t cultivate a lie against your relativeor do the same thing to a friend.