5. Every word of God proves true.He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
6. Do not add to his words,or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
7. O God, I beg two favors from you;let me have them before I die.
8. First, help me never to tell a lie.Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
9. For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the lord?”And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.
10. Never slander a worker to the employer,or the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.
11. Some people curse their fatherand do not thank their mother.
12. They are pure in their own eyes,but they are filthy and unwashed.
13. They look proudly around,casting disdainful glances.