Proverbs 25:3-8

³As are the heavens for height, and the earth is for depth, so should the heart of kings be unsearchable.

⁴Take away the dross from the silver, and there will come forth a vessel for the melter.

⁵Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be firmly established in righteousness.

⁶Do not glorify thyself in the presence of the king, and force thyself not into the place of great men;

⁷For better it is that it be said unto thee, “Come up hither,” than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince, which thy own eyes have often seen.

⁸Do not proceed to a contest hastily, lest thou know not what thou wilt have to do at its end, when thy neighbor hath put thee to confusion.