4. Glory not in the putting on of raiment, And exalt not yourself in the day of honor; For the works of the Lord are wonderful, And his works are hidden among men.
5. Many kings have sat down upon the ground; And one that was never thought of has worn a diadem.
6. Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; And men of renown have been delivered into other men’s hands.
7. Blame not before you have examined: Understand first, and then rebuke.
8. Answer not before you have heard; And interrupt not in the midst of speech.
9. Strive not in a matter that concerns you not; And where sinners judge, sit not you with them.
10. My son, be not busy about many matters: For if you meddle much, you shall not be unpunished; And if you pursue, you shall not overtake; And you shall not escape by fleeing.
11. There is one that toileth, and labores, and makes haste, And is so much the more behind.
12. There is one that is sluggish, and has need of help, Lacking in strength, and that abounds in poverty; And the eyes of the Lord looked upon him for good, And he set him up from his low estate,
13. And lifted up his head; And many marveled at him.