3 The heavens are high and the earth is deep. In the same way, the minds of kings are hard to figure out.
4 Remove the scum from the silver. Then the master worker can make something.
5 Remove sinful people from where the king is. When he does what is right, his kingdom will be secure.
6 Don't brag in front of the king. Don't claim a place among great people.
7 Let the king say to you, "Come up here." That's better than for him to shame you in front of nobles. What you have seen with your own eyes
8 don't bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 If you talk about a matter with your neighbor, don't tell others what was said.