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I pledge to be pono (righteous) on the island of Hawai‘i.
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I will mindfully seek wonder,
but not wander where I do not belong.
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I will not defy death for breathtaking photos,
trespass or venture beyond safety.
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I will mālama (care for) land and sea,
and admire wildlife only from afar.
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Molten lava will mesmerize me,
but I will not disrupt its flow.
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I will not take what is not mine,
leaving lava rocks and sand as originally found.
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I will heed ocean conditions,
never turning my back to the Pacific.
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When rain falls ma uka (inland),
I will remain high above ground, out of rivers and streams.
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I will embrace the concept of being a steward of the land,
revered as my loving chief.
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E ʻapo i ke aʻo a hoʻohana, a e ʻoi mau ka naʻauao.
Those who apply their teachings increase their knowledge.