especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.

My desire, then, is that it should be the custom everywhere for the men to lead the prayers, with hands reverently uplifted, avoiding heated controversy.

As for profane legends and old wives' tales, leave them alone. Train yourself to lead a religious life;

There are some men whose sins are conspicuous and lead on to judgment, while there are others whose sins dog their steps.