Fragment 2 i

1 at every time, lest he have his fill of you. And according to his spirit speak with him, lest … […] 2 without reproving the upright, pass over it for him, and the … […] 3 And also his spirit you shall not swallow up, for in silence you have spoken […] 4 and his reproof recount quickly, and do not overlook your own transgressions. [For …] 5 he may be righteous like you, for he is a prince among [princes, and with … forgiveness] 6 he will act. For how unique he is in every deed, without … […] 7 And do not count a man of iniquity as a helper, and also let there be no one who hates you [among your friends, so that he does not harm you …] 8 the wickedness of his works, with his visitation. And know how you should walk with him […] 9 let it not depart from your heart, and do not let [your soul] be wide for yourself alone [in your poverty …] 10 For what is smaller than a poor man? And do not rejoice in your mourning, lest you labor in your life. [Look at the mystery] 11 that is to be, and grasp the births of salvation, and know who inherits glory and toil. Is there not [joy for the broken in spirit,] 12 and for their mourners eternal gladness? Be an advocate for your own interest, and let there be no … […] 13 for all your perversities. Speak your judgments like a righteous ruler. Do not take […] … 14 and do not overlook your own [transgressions.] Be like a humble man when you dispute his judgment […] 15 take. And then God will see, and his anger will turn back, and he will pass over your sins. [For] before [his anger …] 16 no one can stand, and who is righteous in his judgment? And without forgiveness, how [can any] 17 poor man [stand before him]? And you, if you lack food, your need and your surplus [… bring … together. If] 18 you have a surplus, carry it to the harbor of his desire, and take your inheritance from it, and do not add any more. 19 And if you lack, do not … your need without money, for his storehouse does not lack […] … […] 20 at his word everything comes to be. And what he feeds you, eat, and do not add any more, lest [… you shorten] 21 your life. If you borrow money from men for your need, let there be no [rest for you] 22 day or night, and no repose for your soul, [until] you have repaid [your creditor his loan.] Do not lie 23 to him. Why should you bear guilt? And also from reproach to [your creditor … and you will no] longer [be trusted] by his neighbor. 24 And in your need he will close his hand. Your strength [… and like him borrow, and know the one who gathers …] 25 And if an affliction meets you, and he presses [… do not hide it from the one who strikes you,] 26 lest he uncover your reproach … [… a ruler over him, and then] 27 he will not strike him with a rod⁠a [… and no] 28 more. And also you, [son who understands …]