Proverbs 25:4-14

4 Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.
5 Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.
6 Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;
7 for better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, than that should humble thee in the presence of the prince; speak of that which thine eyes have seen.
8 Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last.
9 Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, retreat backward, despise not;
10 lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death. Favour and friendship set free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably.
11 a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so to speak a word.
12 In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; a wise word to an obedient ear.
13 As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.
14 As winds and clouds and rains are most evident , so is he that boasts of a false gift.

The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.