5 Don’t be too confidentof being forgiven,adding sin upon sin.
6 Don’t say, "His compassion is great;he will forgive the whole heapof my sins."Mercy and wrath are with him,and his anger will rest on sinners.
7 Don’t wait to turn back to the Lord.Don’t put it off day after day,because the Lord’s wrathwill come forth suddenly;when the time for punishment comes, you will be destroyed.
8 Don’t be preoccupiedwith ill-gotten gains;it will be of no benefitwhen you are in trouble.
9 Don’t be blown about by every wind,and don’t take every shortcut.This is how the devious sinner acts.
10 Be firmly groundedin your understanding,and let your speech be consistent.
11 Listen carefully,and utter a patient reply.