Listen my daughter, keep my teaching and live in peace. Feel shame according to what I say. It is not always fitting to feel shame, but this is not understood by everyone.
Be ashamed of licentiousness, or of a lie before a ruler. Feel ashamed of dishonesty before a friend or partner. Be ashamed of insulting words to a friend. Do not follow up a gift with a reproach. Be ashamed of not being able to give or receive, keeping the loaves for yourself or of not returning a greeting. Be ashamed of repeating what you have heard and betraying secrets. Be ashamed of all this. On these occasions, feel genuine shame and you will be respected by all.
But do not let yourself be led astray by any of the things that follow. Do not be ashamed of checking weights and scales, or of making a profit whether small or great. Be not ashamed of bargaining with traders. Neither be ashamed of being strict, even with the self; respect for discipline is the path of life. Be not ashamed of correcting someone.
Do not be ashamed of my Law and Covenant: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are those who live by his precepts. To him belongs everlasting praise.
Consider, my dear, that one loses his soul out of false shame; he loses himself for fear of what another man thinks. Listen, my daughter, please, listen up. Hear me! As you live and there is breath in you, do not give power over yourself to anyone. Trust in me without fear. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but have no power to kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of him who can destroy both body and soul. But fear not when your troubles are many. For, I am your Deliverer. I will redeem the life of the ones who serve me. Those who take refuge in me will not be ashamed. 16.04.24