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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.
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Many rulers have been greatly disgraced, and illustrious men have been handed over to others.
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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.