5 Remove the wicked from the presence of the king,and his throne is made firm through justice.
6 Claim no honor in the king’s presence,nor occupy the place of superiors;
7 For it is better to be told, “Come up closer!”than to be humbled before the prince.
8 What your eyes have seendo not bring forth too quickly against an opponent;For what will you do later onwhen your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Argue your own case with your neighbor,but the secrets of others do not disclose;
10 Lest, hearing it, they reproach you,and your ill repute never ceases.
11 Golden apples in silver settingsare words spoken at the proper time.