4 Don’t take pride in the way you dress,and don’t promote yourselfwhen you are being honored,because the Lord’s worksare wonderful,and his works are hiddenfrom humans.
5 Many tyrants have sat on the ground,and one who was never expectedto rule has worn a crown.
6 Many rulers have beencompletely dishonored,and those once held in honorhave been handed over to others.
7 Don’t find fault before you investigate;consider first, and then reprimand.
8 Don’t answer before you listen,and don’t interrupt someonewho is speaking.
9 Don’t argue about somethingthat doesn’t matter to you,and don’t deliberate in a court casebetween sinners.
10 My child, don’t be busy with many things;if you multiply pursuits,you won’t be held guiltless.If you pursue them,you won’t overtake them,and when you flee, you won’t escape.