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Do not praise thyself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great
men;
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for
it is better that it be said unto thee, Come up here than that thou should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
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Do not go forth hastily to strive lest
thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame.
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Debate thy cause with thy neighbour
himself and do not uncover the secret to another
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lest he that hears
it put thee to shame and thine infamy not turn away.
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A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold inscribed with silver.
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As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,
so is he who reproves a wise man who has a docile ear.
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As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
so is a faithful messenger to those that send him, for he refreshes the soul of his master.
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Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood
is like clouds and wind without rain.
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By long forbearing a prince is persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.
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Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.