42 Be ashamed of repeating what you hear
    and of betraying secrets.
Then you will show proper shame
    and will find favor with everyone.

Of the following things do not be ashamed,
    and do not sin by showing partiality:^(A)
2 Do not be ashamed of the law of the Most High and his covenant
    and of rendering judgment to acquit the ungodly;^(B)
3 of keeping accounts with a partner or with traveling companions
    and of dividing the inheritance of friends;
⁴ of accuracy with scales and weights
    and of acquiring much or little;^(C)
5 of profit from dealing with merchants
    and of frequent disciplining of children
    and of drawing blood from the back of a wicked slave.^(D)
6 Where there is an untrustworthy wife, a seal is a good thing,
    and where there are many hands, lock things up.
⁷ When you make a deposit, be sure it is counted and weighed,
    and when you give or receive, put it all in writing.
⁸ Do not be ashamed to correct the stupid or foolish
    or the aged who are guilty of sexual immorality.
Then you will show your sound training
    and will be approved by all.