4
Do not seek from the Lord the highest office, nor the seat of honor from the king.
5
Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, nor display your wisdom before the king.
6
Do not seek to become a judge, lest you be unable to remove iniquity, lest you be partial to a powerful man, and thus put a blot on your integrity.
7
Do not offend against the public, and do not disgrace yourself among the people.
8
Do not commit a sin twice; even for one you will not go unpunished.
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.