4 Take away the dross from silver, And a vessel comes forth for the refiner.
5 Take away the wrong from before the sovereign, And his throne is established in righteousness.
6 Do not exalt yourself before a sovereign, And do not stand in the place of great men;
7 For it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” Than that you should be put lower Before a noble whom your eyes have seen.
8 Do not go forth to strive in haste, For what would you do in the end, When your neighbour has put you to shame?
9 Plead your case with your neighbour himself, And do not disclose the secret of another;
10 Lest he who hears it put you to shame, And your evil report turn not back.