Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,

My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.

Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;

Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty, and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways – do not wander into her pathways;

Do not move an ancient boundary stone, or take over the fields of the fatherless,

Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them;

Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

Do not eat the food of a stingy person, do not crave his delicacies;

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,

My child, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent!

Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart;

Permit no sleep to your eyes or slumber to your eyelids.

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.