5 Every word of God proves true.He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
6 Do not add to his words,or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
7 O God, I beg two favors from you;let me have them before I die.
8 First, help me never to tell a lie.Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
9 For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the lord?”And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.
10 Never slander a worker to the employer,or the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.
11 Some people curse their fatherand do not thank their mother.