1
Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men.
2
Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance.
3
The bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet things.
4
Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden.
5
Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
6
Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men's hands.
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Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
8
Answer not before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk.
9
Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; and sit not in judgment with sinners.
10
My son, meddle not with many matters: for if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent; and if thou follow after, thou shalt not obtain, neither shalt thou escape by fleeing.
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There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind.