H0408–אַל–al

Don't you be one of those who strike hands, Of those who are collateral for debts.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't move the ancient boundary stone, Which your fathers have set up.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't be desirous of his dainties, Seeing they are deceitful food.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, And don't crave his delicacies:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”וְאַל־ (אַל) 'al- “may not”

Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't move the ancient boundary stone. Don't encroach on the fields of the fatherless:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't let your heart envy sinners; But rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, Or those who gorge themselves on meat:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Listen to your father who gave you life, And don't despise your mother when she is old.

וְאַל־ (אַל) 'al- “may not”

Buy the truth, and don't sell it: Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

וְאַל־ (אַל) 'al- “may not”

Don't look at the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't be envious of evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”וְאַל־ (אַל) 'al- “may not”

Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting-place:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”אַֽל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

אַל־ 'al- “may not”אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; Neither be envious of the wicked:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”אַל־ 'al- “may not”

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, Or claim a place among great men;

אַל־ 'al- “may not”אַֽל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Debate your case with your neighbor, And don't betray the confidence of another;

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

Don't answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.

אַל־ 'al- “may not”

When his speech is charming, don't believe him; For there are seven abominations in his heart:

אַל־ 'al- “may not”