- Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among great men;
- it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
- do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
- If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence,
- or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation.
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- Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;
- For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.
- Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?
- Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,
- Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.
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