1
The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high, and seats them among the great.
2
Do not praise individuals for their good looks, or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.
3
The bee is small among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of sweet things.
4
Do not boast about wearing fine clothes, and do not exalt yourself when you are honored; for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works are concealed from humankind.
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 utterly disgraced, and the honored have been handed over to others.
7
Do not find fault before you investigate; examine first, and then criticize.
8
Do not answer before you listen, and do not interrupt when another is speaking.
9
Do not argue about a matter that does not concern you, and do not sit with sinners when they judge a case.