1 Do no evil, and evil will not overtake you;
2 avoid wickedness, and it will turn away from you.
3 Do not sow in the furrows of injustice,lest you harvest it sevenfold.
4 Do not seek from God authorityor from the king a place of honor.
5 Do not parade your righteousness before the Lord,and before the king do not flaunt your wisdom.
6 Do not seek to become a judgeif you do not have the strength to root out crime,Lest you show fear in the presence of the prominentand mar your integrity.
7 Do not be guilty of any evil before the city courtor disgrace yourself before the assembly.