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When harvesting grain in your land, Reap not the corners of your field; So your neighbor can pick by hand, Through the winter eat what they yield. Let them gather of what remains, Reap not vineyards a second time; So that a foreigner obtains, Fallen grapes which as not a crime. Try not to deceive your neighbor, Neither lie, cheat nor steal from them; During his leisure or labor, Because God will surely condemn. Swear not in the name of the Lord, Doctrine in order to deceive; It dishonors which is abhorred, By God that others misconceive. Never oppress or rob neighbors, Never keep the pay that you owe; Threaten not with swords or sabers; No matter where you just might go. Never curse any deaf person, Or cause a blind man to stumble; Sexually harm no women, Making her respect to crumble. Do not try to corrupt justice, Remembering to fear the Lord; Be tranquil in an armistice, Through harmony in one accord. Treat others equally the same, Never giving special favors; That would be causing others shame, Not allowing any waivers. Judge your neighbor as true and fair, Never gossip about his life; And always be willing to share, If he is in the midst of strife. Be sure to correct another, For sinning that is causing guilt; Console your sister and brother, So transgressions that could be built, Copyright © 2017 Richard Newton Sherrer Vote for this poem
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