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.
12 A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold—one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.
13 Like the coolness of snow in the heat of the harvestare faithful messengers for those who send them,lifting the spirits of their masters.