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THE wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men.
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Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look.
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The bee is small among flying things, but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness.
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Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, end hidden.
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Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown.
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Many mighty men have been greatly brought down, and the glorious have been delivered into the hand of others.
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Before thou inquire, blame no man: and when thou hast inquired, reprove justly.
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Before thou hear, answer not a word: and interrupt not others in the midst of their discourse.
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Strive not in a matter which doth not concern thee, and sit not in judgment with sinners.
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My son, meddle not with many matters: and if thou be rich, thou shalt not be free from sin: for if thou pursue after thou shalt not overtake: and if thou run before thou shalt not escape.