The taking of usury from the poor was forbidden. A poor man's raiment or blanket taken as a pledge, must be restored to him at nightfall. He who was guilty of theft was required to restore double. Respect for magistrates and rulers was enjoined, and judges were warned against perverting judgment, aiding a false cause, or receiving bribes. Calumny and slander were prohibited, and acts of kindness enjoined, even toward personal enemies.

Det var forbudt at kræve renter af de fattige. Hvis en fattig mands kappe var taget i pant, skulle den gives tilbage inden solnedgang. Den, der gjorde sig skyldig i tyveri, skulle tilbagebetale det dobbelte. Folket skulle vise respekt for dommere og ledere, og dommerne blev advaret mod at bøje retten, støtte en uretfærdig sag eller modtage bestikkelse. Bagtalelse og sladder var forbudt, og der skulle vises venlighed, selv over for personlige fjender.