Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

Avoid it, do not go on it; turn away from it, and go on.

Do not turn to the right or to the left; turn yourself away from evil.

So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Keep yourself far from her, and do not go near the door of her house,

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Do not reprove a mocker or he will hate you; reprove a wise person and he will love you.

In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone which was put in place by your ancestors.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Do not spend time among drunkards, among those who eat too much meat,

Acquire truth and do not sell it – wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words.

When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.