Because I called, and you refused; I stretched out my hand, and no one paid attention;

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them, because they refuse to do judgment.

Do not rob the poor, because he is poor; nor press down the afflicted in the gate;

My son, eat honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;

Do not fret yourself because of evil ones, nor be jealous of the wicked;

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right.