Proverbs 25:3-8 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

3. Heaven above, and earth below, and the heart of kings are each unsearchable.

4. Take away the tarnish from silver, and a most pure vessel will go forth.

5. Take away impiety from the face of the king, and his throne shall be made firm by justice.

6. Do not appear glorious before the king, and do not stand in the place of the great.

7. For it is better that it should be said to you, "Ascend to here," than that you should be humbled before the prince.

8. The things that your eyes have seen, do not offer hastily in a quarrel, lest afterward you may not be able to make amends, when you have dishonored your friend.

Proverbs 25