LVIII.

291 Make not men to affix (additions) to the roll (register).

292 This is an abominable thing to GOD.

LIX.

293 Make not the word of one man of iniquity (to appear) to be the truth by any act of thine,

294 Whilst at the same time thou art supporting another man of iniquity with thy tongue.

LX.

295 Reckon not as nothing things (that have value),

296 (By so doing) thou wilt falsify thy rolls (registers).

LXI.

297 If thou findest a great mass of hidden treasure in the possession of a poor man,

298 Make (divide) it into three portions.

299 Release two portions and let one remain (with thee),

300 Thou shalt find it like the ways of life.

301 Thou shalt lie down and sleep and pass thy whole night (as safely) as if it were to-day;

302 Thou shalt find it like the report (news) of a good thing.

LXII.

303 Better is the praise (approval) with the love of men

304 Than the riches (wealth) laid up in a treasure house.

305 Better are the cakes of flour and water (eaten) with a loving mind (disposition)

306 Than strong meats (eaten) with strife and enmity.