21. teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,so that you bring back truthful reportsto those you serve?Saying 2
22. Do not exploit the poor because they are poorand do not crush the needy in court,
23. for the Lord will take up their caseand will exact life for life.Saying 3
24. Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,do not associate with one easily angered,
25. or you may learn their waysand get yourself ensnared.Saying 4
26. Do not be one who shakes hands in pledgeor puts up security for debts;
27. if you lack the means to pay,your very bed will be snatched from under you.Saying 5
28. Do not move an ancient boundary stoneset up by your ancestors.Saying 6
29. Do you see someone skilled in their work?They will serve before kings;they will not serve before officials of low rank.Saying 7