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For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.

But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.

So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,

…then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor.

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger.

She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home.

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.

Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.

Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,

Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone which your fathers have placed.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies;

Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.

Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.

Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.

Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your lips.

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

…do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

…do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

Do not forsake your friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Two things I ask of You—do not refuse me before I die:

Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will bear the guilt.

There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.

I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

Then I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly; for what more can the king’s successor do than what has already been accomplished?

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,

There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?

…even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.

Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?

Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?

Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.