20 Watch for the opportunity, and beware of evil.

Don’t be ashamed of your soul.

21 Because there is a shame that brings sin,

and there is a shame that is glory and grace.

22 Don’t show partiality, discrediting your soul.

Don’t revere any man to your falling.

23 Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety.

Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair.[fn]

24 Because wisdom will be known by speech,

and instruction by the word of the tongue.

25 Don’t speak against the truth

and be shamed for your ignorance.

26 Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins.

Don’t fight the river’s current.

27 Don’t lay yourself down for a fool to tread upon.

Don’t be partial to one who is mighty.

28 Strive for the truth to death,

and the master God will fight for you.

29 Don’t be hasty with your tongue,

or slack and negligent in your actions.

30 Don’t be like a lion in your house,

or suspicious of your servants.

31 Don’t let your hand be stretched out to receive,

and closed when you should repay.