42 ¹ Of the following things do not be ashamed,
and do not let partiality lead you to sin:
42 ² of the law of the Most High and his covenant,
and of rendering judgment to acquit the ungodly;
42 ³ of keeping accounts with a partner or with travelling companions,
and of dividing the inheritance of friends;
42 ⁴ of accuracy with scales and weights,
and of acquiring much or little;
42 ⁵ of profit from dealing with merchants,
and of much discipline of children,
and of whipping a wicked servant severely.
42 ⁶ Where there is an evil wife, a seal is a good thing;
and where there are many hands, lock things up.
42 ⁷ Whatever you deal out, let it be by number and weight,
and make a record of all that you give out or take in.
42 ⁸ Do not be ashamed to instruct the stupid
or foolish or the aged man who quarrels with the young.
Then you will be truly instructed,
and will be approved before all men.