Do not evil to thyself, and evil shall not overtake thee; keep far from iniquity, and it shall turn aside from thee.

Sow not upon the furrows of unrighteousness; lest thou reap it sevenfold.

Seek not of God dominion; nor likewise of a king a seat of honour.

Justify not thyself before God; and before a king profess not understanding.

Seek not to be a ruler; if thou hast not ability to quell pride.

Lest thou fear the person of the noble; and suffer lucre to corrupt thine integrity.

Condemn not thyself in the congregation at the gate; and cast not thyself down in the assembly.

Conspire not to commit a second sin; for in one thou shalt not be unpunished.

Loathe not appointed service of laborious work; for it hath been apportioned of God.

Be not impatient in prayer; and in almsgiving hesitate not.

Despise not a man that is in bitterness of spirit; remember that there is One that lifteth up and casteth down.

Devise not injury against a brother; and likewise neither against a companion nor a neighbour.

Love not to make any manner of lie; for the consequence thereof shall not be pleasant.

Prate not in a congregation of princes; and repeat not a word in prayer.

Esteem not thyself among the men of thy people; remember that wrath will not tarry.

Abase pride very exceedingly; for the hope of man is the worm.

Be not in haste to say, A breach is upon me; commit thyself unto God, and delight in His way.

Exchange not a friend at a price; neither a brother that is attached for gold of Ophir.

Despise not a wise wife; seeing she is well-favoured above rubies.

Evil entreat not a servant that laboureth truly; nor a hireling that giveth his soul.

Love a wise servant as thyself: withhold not liberty from him.

Hast thou a beast? see that thine eye be upon it; and if it be trusty, keep it.

Hast thou sons? instruct them; and marry wives to them in their youth.

Hast thou daughters? guard their flesh; and make not thy face bright unto them.

Give away a daughter, and away with a trouble; but join her to a man of understanding.

Hast thou a wife? abominate her not; hast thou one that is hated? trust her not.

With all thy heart fear . . . . . .