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.”
10. Do not be impatient in prayeror neglect almsgiving.
11. Do not ridicule the embittered;Remember: there is One who exalts and humbles.
12. Do not plot mischief against your relativeor against your friend and companion.
13. Refuse to tell lie after lie,for it never results in good.
14. Do not babble in the assembly of the eldersor repeat the words of your prayer.
15. Do not hate hard work;work was assigned by God.
16. Do not esteem yourself more than your compatriots;remember, his wrath will not delay.
17. More and more, humble your pride;what awaits mortals is worms.