3
The bee is small among flying creatures, but her product is the best of sweet things.
4
Do not boast about wearing fine clothes, nor exalt yourself in the day that you are honored; for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works are concealed from men.
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 greatly disgraced, and illustrious men have been handed over to others.
7
Do not find fault before you investigate; first consider, and then reprove.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the 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.