1 | Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life. |
2 | Follow not thine own mind and thy strength, to walk in the ways of thy heart: |
3 | And say not, Who shall controul me for my works? for the Lord will surely revenge thy pride. |
4 | Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go. |
5 | Concerning propitiation, be not without fear to add sin unto sin: |
6 | And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners. |
7 | Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, and put not off from day to day: for suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, and in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, and perish in the day of vengeance. |
8 | Set not thine heart upon goods unjustly gotten, for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity. |
9 | Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue. |
10 | Be stedfast in thy understanding; and let thy word be the same. |
11 | Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer. |
12 | If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth. |
13 | Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall. |
14 | Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue. |
15 | Be not ignorant of any thing in a great matter or a small. |
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