4Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure.
5Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.
6Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;
7for it is better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, than that one should humble thee in the presence of the prince; speak of that which thine eyes have seen.
8Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last.
9Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, retreat backward, despise him not;
10lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death.
10aFavour and friendship set a man free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably.
Proverbs 25
Proverbs 25:4-10a