1 Set not 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 control 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.