1-2. If you do no wrong, no wrong will ever come to you.
3. Do not plough the ground to sow seeds of injustice; you may reap a bigger harvest than you expect.
4. Don't ask the Lord for a place of honour or ask the king for an important position.
5. Don't try to convince the Lord that you are righteous or make a show of your wisdom before the king.
6. Don't set your heart on being a judge, unless you have the strength of character needed to put an end to injustice. If you let yourself be influenced by someone in a position of power, your integrity will be damaged.
7. Don't commit any crime against the general public, and don't disgrace yourself among your fellow-citizens.
8. Don't commit the same sin twice. The punishment you get the first time ought to be enough.