1. Do no evil, and evil will not overtake you;
2. avoid wickedness, and it will turn away from you.
3. Do not sow in the furrows of injustice,lest you harvest it sevenfold.
4. Do not seek from God authorityor from the king a place of honor.
5. Do not parade your righteousness before the Lord,and before the king do not flaunt your wisdom.
6. Do not seek to become a judgeif you do not have the strength to root out crime,Lest you show fear in the presence of the prominentand mar your integrity.
7. Do not be guilty of any evil before the city courtor disgrace yourself before the assembly.
8. Do not plot to repeat a sin;even for one, you will not go unpunished.
9. Do not say, “He will appreciate my many gifts;the Most High God will accept my offerings.”