5 Everything God says is true—and it's a shield for allwho come to him for safety.
6 Don't change what God has said!He will correct you and showthat you are a liar.
7 There are two things, Lord,I want you to do for mebefore I die:
8 make me absolutely honestand don't let me be too pooror too rich.Give me just what I need.
9 If I have too much to eat,I might forget about you;if I don't have enough,I might stealand disgrace your name.
10 Don't tell a slave ownersomething bad about oneof the slaves.That slave will curse you,and you will be in trouble.
11 Some people curse their fatherand even their mother;