Proverbs 25:6-11

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.

¹¹As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.