21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,so that you bring back truthful reportsto those you serve?Saying 2
22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poorand do not crush the needy in court,
23 for the Lord will take up their caseand will exact life for life.Saying 3
24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their waysand get yourself ensnared.Saying 4
26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledgeor puts up security for debts;
27 if you lack the means to pay,your very bed will be snatched from under you.Saying 5