7:2 avoid wickedness, and it will turn aside from you.
7:3 Sow not in the furrows of injustice, lest you harvest it sevenfold.
7:4 Seek not from the LORD authority, nor from the king a place of honor.
7:5 Parade not your justice before the Lord, and before the king flaunt not your wisdom.
7:6 Seek not to become a judge if you have not strength to root out crime, Or you will show favor to the ruler and mar your integrity.
7:7 Be guilty of no evil before the city’s populace, nor disgrace yourself before the assembly.
7:8 Do not plot to repeat a sin; not even for one will you go unpunished.
7:9 Say not: "He will appreciate my many gifts; the Most High will accept my offerings."
7:10 Be not impatient in prayers, and neglect not the giving of alms.
7:11 Laugh not at an embittered man; be mindful of him who exalts and humbles.
7:12 Plot no mischief against your brother, nor against your friend and companion.
7:13 Delight not in telling lie after lie, for it never results in good.
7:14 Thrust not yourself into the deliberations of princes, and repeat not the words of your prayer.
7:15 Hate not laborious tasks, nor farming, which was ordained by the Most High.
7:16 Do not esteem yourself better than your fellows; remember, his wrath will not delay.
7:17 More and more, humble your pride; what awaits man is worms.
7:18 Barter not a friend for money, nor a dear brother for the gold of Ophir.
7:19 Dismiss not a sensible wife; a gracious wife is more precious than corals.
7:20 Mistreat not a servant who faithfully serves, nor a laborer who devotes himself to his task.
7:21 Let a wise servant be dear to you as your own self; refuse him not his freedom.
7:22 If you have livestock, look after them; if they are dependable, keep them.
7:23 If you have sons, chastise them; bend their necks from childhood.
7:24 If you have daughters, keep them chaste, and be not indulgent to them.
7:25 Giving your daughter in marriage ends a great task; but give her to a worthy man.
7:26 If you have a wife, let her not seem odious to you; but where there is ill-feeling, trust her not.
7:27 With your whole heart honor your father; your mother’s birthpangs forget not.
7:28 Remember, of these parents you were born; what can you give them for all they gave you?
7:29 With all your soul, fear God, revere his priests.
7:30 With all your strength, love your Creator, forsake not his ministers.
7:31 Honor God and respect the priest; give him his portion as you have been commanded: First fruits and contributions, due sacrifices and holy offerings.
7:32 To the poor man also extend your hand, that your blessing may be complete;
7:33 Be generous to all the living, and withhold not your kindness from the dead.
7:34 Avoid not those who weep, but mourn with those who mourn;
7:35 Neglect not to visit the sick ? for these things you will be loved.
7:36 In whatever you do, remember your last days, and you will never sin.