8 Don’t repeat a sin,for you won’t be innocenteven of committing it the first time.
9 Don’t say,"He will look at the heap of my gifts,and when I make an offeringto the Most High, he will accept it."
10 Don’t be timid in your prayer,and don’t neglect caring for those in need.
11 Don’t mock a personwho is bitter in spirit;for there’s one who humblesand who exalts.
12 Don’t cultivate a lie against your relativeor do the same thing to a friend.
13 Don’t desire to tell a lie;continuing in a lie results in no good.
14 Don’t babble when the eldersare assembled,and don’t repeat yourself when praying.