6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,And do not stand in the place of the great;
7 For it is better that he say to you,“Come up here,”Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,Whom your eyes have seen.
8 Do not go hastily to court;For what will you do in the end,When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9 Debate your case with your neighbor,And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,And your reputation be ruined.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of goldIn settings of silver.
12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine goldIs a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.