4 When you make a promise to God, don’t be slow to keep it because God doesn’t like fools. Keep your promise.
5 It is better not to make a promise than to make one and not keep it.
6 Don’t let your mouth talk you into committing a sin. Don’t say in the presence of a ⌊temple⌋ messenger, “My promise was a mistake!” Why should God become angry at your excuse and destroy what you’ve accomplished?
7 In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear God.
8 Don’t be surprised if you see poor people being oppressed, denied justice, or denied their rights in any district. One authority is watching over another, and they both have authorities watching over them.
9 Yet, a king is an advantage for a country with cultivated fields.
10 Whoever loves money will never be satisfied with money. Whoever loves wealth will never be satisfied with more income. Even this is pointless.