4. Take away the dross from silver,And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5. Take away the wicked from before the king,And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,And do not stand in the place of the great;
7. For it is better that he say to you,“Come up here,”Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,Whom your eyes have seen.
8. Do not go hastily to court;For what will you do in the end,When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9. Debate your case with your neighbor,And do not disclose the secret to another;
10. Lest he who hears it expose your shame,And your reputation be ruined.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of goldIn settings of silver.
12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine goldIs a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
13. Like the cold of snow in time of harvestIs a faithful messenger to those who send him,For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whoever falsely boasts of givingIs like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.