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 greatly disgraced, and illustrious men have been handed over to others.
7
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.
9
Do not argue about a matter which does not concern you, nor sit with sinners when they judge a case.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.