5
Many kings have had to sit on the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.
6
Many rulers have been utterly disgraced, and the honored have been handed over to others.
7
Do not find fault before you investigate; examine first, and then criticize.
8
Do not answer before you listen, and do not interrupt when another is speaking.
9
Do not argue about a matter that does not concern you, and do not sit with sinners when they judge a case.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.