Because your ears were shut to my voice; no one gave attention to my out-stretched hand;

Do this, my son, and make yourself free, because you have come into the power of your neighbour; go without waiting, and make a strong request to your neighbour.

Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.

The hater of work will not do his ploughing because of the winter; so at the time of grain-cutting he will be requesting food and will get nothing.

By their violent acts the evil-doers will be pulled away, because they have no desire to do what is right.

Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:

The father of the upright man will be glad, and he who has a wise child will have joy because of him.

Do not be troubled because of evil-doers, or have envy of sinners:

Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.