5 The Lord doesn't likeanyone who is conceited—you can be surethey will be punished.
6 If we truly love God,our sins will be forgiven;if we show him respect,we will keep away from sin.
7 When we please the Lord,even our enemiesmake friends with us.
8 It's better to be honestand poorthan to be dishonestand rich.
9 We make our own plans,but the Lord decideswhere we will go.
10 Rulers speak with authorityand are never wrong.
11 The Lord doesn't like itwhen we cheat in business.