Ten Commands : Nine Divines " Notes : This book bears intentional similarities to the Ten Commandments of the Christian , Islamic , and Jewish faiths . " The Ten Commands of the Nine Divines . By the intercession of St . Alessia , you may be so filled with grace , and the strength and wisdom that comes from grace , that through these teachings you may come to the true meaning of the Nine Divines and Their glories . To convey to man ' s mind all the manifold subtleties of truth and virtue may not be done , were all the seas ink , and all the skies the parchment upon which Their wisdoms were writ . Yet Akatosh , in His wisdom , knowing how impatient is man , and how loathe he is to travel upon the hard roads of truth , has allowed these ten simple commands to be made manifest with powerful clarity and concise definition . 1 . Stendarr says : Be kind and generous to the people of Tamriel . Protect the weak , heal the sick , and give to the needy . 2 . Arkay says : Honor the earth , its creatures , and the spirits , living and dead . Guard and tend the bounties of the mortal world , and do not profane the spirits of the dead . 3 . Mara says : Live soberly and peacefully . Honor your parents , and preserve the peace and security of home and family . 4 . Zenithar says : Work hard , and you will be rewarded . Spend wisely , and you will be comfortable . Never steal , or you will be punished . 5 . Talos says : Be strong for war . Be bold against enemies and evil , and defend the people of Tamriel . 6 . Kynareth says : Use Nature ' s gifts wisely . Respect her power , and fear her fury . 7 . Dibella says : Open your heart to the noble secrets of art and love . Treasure the gifts of friendship . Seek joy and inspiration in the mysteries of love . 8 . Julianos says : Know the truth . Observe the law . When in doubt , seek wisdom from the wise . 9 . Akatosh says : Serve and obey your Emperor . Study the Covenants . Worship the Nine , do your duty , and heed the commands of the saints and priests . 10 . The Nine say : Above all else , be good to one another . If only each man might look into the mirror of these Commands , and see reflected there the bliss that might enfold them , were he to serve in strict obedience to these Commands , he would be cast down and made contrite and humble . The obedient man may come to the altars of the Nine and be blessed , and may receive the comfort and healing of the Nine , and may give thanks for his manifold blessings . Heedless , the wicked man turns away , and forsaking the simple wisdoms granted to him by the All - Wise and All - Knowing Nine , he lives in sin and ignorance all the days of his life . He bears the awful burden of his crimes , and before Men and God his wickedness is known , and neither blessing nor comfort may he expect from the altars and shrines of the Nine . Yet the wicked and foolish are not doomed , for in their infinite mercies , the Nine have said , " Repent , and do Good Works , and the Fountains of Grace shall once more spill forth upon you . " Repent your crimes ! Tender unto the Emperor the fines of gold , that they may be used to spread the Faith and its Benefits to all Men ! Do yourself good works ! Redeem your infamy by shining deeds ! Show to all Men and the Nine the good Fame of the Righteous Man , and you may once again approach the altars and shrines of the Chapel to receive the comfort and blessings of the Nine .