5:1 Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life:

5:2 Follow not thine own mind and thy strength, to walk in the ways of thy heart:

5:3 And say not, Who shall controul me for my works? for the Lord will surely revenge thy pride:

5:4 Say not, I have sinned, and what harm hath happened unto me? for the Lord is longsuffering, he will in no wise let thee go:

5:5 Concerning propitiation, be not without fear to add sin unto sin:

5:6 And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners:

5:7 Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord:

5:9 KJV [7] and put not off from day to day: for suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, and in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, and perish in the day of vengeance:

5:10 KJV [8] Set not thine heart upon goods unjustly gotten, for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity:

5:11 KJV [9] Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue:

5:12 KJV [10] Be stedfast in thy understanding; and let thy word be the same:

5:13 KJV [11] Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer:

5:14 KJV [12] If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth:

5:15 KJV [13] Honour and shame is in talk: and the tongue of man is his fall:

5:16 KJV [14] Be not called a whisperer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for a foul shame is upon the thief, and an evil condemnation upon the double tongue: