8 Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court.What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
9 Debate your case with your neighbor,and don’t betray the confidence of another;
10 lest one who hears it put you to shame,and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 As clouds and wind without rain,so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.