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The heaven above and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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Take away the rust from silver, and there shall come forth a most pure vessel:
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Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.
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Appear not glorious before the king, and stand not in the place of great men.
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For it is better that it should be said to thee: Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be humbled before the prince.
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The things which thy eyes have seen, utter not hastily in a quarrel: lest afterward thou mayst not be able to make amends, when thou hast dishonoured thy friend.
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Treat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger:
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Lest he insult over thee, when he hath heard it, and cease not to upbraid thee. Grace and friendship deliver a man: keep these for thyself, lest thou fall under reproach.
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To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.
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As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.
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As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.