For by the tongue wisdom is discerned: and understanding, and knowledge, and learning by the word of the wise, and steadfastness in the works of justice. 30In nowise speak against the truth, but be ashamed of the lie of thy ignorance. 31Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, but submit not thyself to every man for sin. 32Resist not against the face of the mighty, and do not strive against the stream of the river. 33Strive for justice for thy soul, and even unto death fight for justice, and God will overthrow thy enemies for thee. 34Be not hasty in thy tongue: and slack and remiss in thy works. 35Be not as a lion in thy house, terrifying them of thy household, and oppressing them that are under thee. 36Let not thy hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldst give. 1Set not thy heart upon unjust possessions, and say not: I have enough to live on: for it shall be of no service in the time of vengeance and darkness. 2Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart: 3And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge. 4Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder. 5Be not without fear about sin forgiven, and add not sin upon sin: 6And say not: The mercy of the Lord is great, he will have mercy on the multitude of my sins. 7For mercy and wrath quickly come from him, and his wrath looketh upon sinners. 8Delay not to be converted to the Lord, and defer it not from day to day.