1
The wisdom of a humble man will lift up his head, and will seat him among the great.
2
Do not praise a man for his good looks, nor loathe a man because of his appearance.
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.
8
Do not answer before you have heard, nor interrupt a speaker in the midst of his words.
9
Do not argue about a matter which does not concern you, nor sit with sinners when they judge a case.
10
My son, do not busy yourself with many matters; if you multiply activities you will not go unpunished, and if you pursue you will not overtake, and by fleeing you will not escape.
11
There is a man who works, and toils, and presses on, but is so much the more in want.