6. Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
7. For better it is that it be said unto you, Come up here; than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.
8. Go not forth hastily to court, lest you know not what to do in the end, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
9. Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and disclose not a secret to another:
10. Lest he that hears it put you to shame, and the evil report turns not away.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whosoever boasts about himself of a gift not given is like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long patience is a prince persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks the bone.
16. Have you found honey? eat only as much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled with it, and vomit it.
17. Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; lest he be weary of you, and so hate you.
18. A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a club, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20. As he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, so is he that sings songs to a heavy heart.
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
22. For you shall heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward you.