7
Before you start criticizing, get your facts straight and think the matter through.
8
Don't interrupt while someone is speaking; hear what he has to say before you answer.
9
Don't get into an argument over something that is none of your business. Don't take part in decisions that are being made by sinners.
10
My child, don't get involved in too many things. If you try to do too much, you will suffer for it. You won't be able to finish your work, and you won't be able to get away from it either.
11
For instance, here is someone who never stops working like a slave, but gets further behind all the time.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.