Proverbs 25:4-10

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 you that it should be said, Come up to me, than that one should humble you in the presence of the prince; speak of that which your eyes have seen.

⁸Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest you repent at last.

⁹Whenever your friend shall reproach you, retreat backward, despise him not;

¹⁰lest your friend continue to reproach you, so your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to you like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do you keep for yourself, lest you be made liable to reproach; but take heed to your ways peaceably.