While not strictly Wiccan, the Nordic Rede was written by another branch of Pagans, the Norse, who believed in a very similar structure as todays Pagan, Wiccan, and Druid. Their Rede is interesting, as well as beautiful.

The Nordic Rede.

In all that you do, consider what befall your own, your children and your people.
All that which you do will return to you, sooner or later, for good or for ill.
Thus strive always to do good , or at least strive always to be just.
Be honest with yourself, and with others.
Humankind has the spark of divinity within it.
Protect and nurture that spark.
Give your word sparingly, and adhere to it like iron.
In the world, your first trust and responsibility should be to your own people.
Yet, be kind and proper to others whenever possible
. What you have, hold firmly.
Speak to others only those words which you have personally verified.
Be honest with others, and expect honesty in return, always.
The fury of the moment plays havoc with the truth;
to keep one’s head is difficult, yet virtuous.
Know which battles should be fought, and which battles should be avoided.
Know when to break off or avoid a conflict.
There are times when the minions of chaos are simply too strong or fate unavoidable.
When you gain power, use it wisely and use it well.
Courage and honor endure forever.
Their echoes remain when the mountains have crumbled to dust.
Pledge friendship and your services to those who are worthy.
Strengthen others of your people and they will strengthen you.
Love and care for your family always,
and have the fierceness of a wolf in their protection.
Honor yourself, have pride in yourself, do your best and forgive yourself when you must.
Try always, without losing your sense of self,
to be above reproach in the eyes of the world.
Those of our people should always attempt to settle any differences
among themselves quietly and peaceably
The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and within reason,
for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.
Have pride in yourself, your family and your folk.
They are your promise for tomorrow.
Do not neglect your mate and children
Every one of our people should work according to the best that they can do,
no matter how small or how great. We are all in this world together, thus we must always help each other along.
We advance individually and collectively only by living in harmony with the natural order of the world.
The seeking of wisdom is a high virtue.
Love of truth, honor, courage and loyalty are the hallmarks of the noble soul.
Be prepared for whatever the future brings.
Life with all its joys, struggles and ambiguities is to be embraced

 

 

Nordic Rede – The Norse Pagans – Similar To Pagan – Wiccan – Druid