6. Claim no honor in the king’s presence,nor occupy the place of superiors;
7. For it is better to be told, “Come up closer!”than to be humbled before the prince.
8. What your eyes have seendo not bring forth too quickly against an opponent;For what will you do later onwhen your neighbor puts you to shame?
9. Argue your own case with your neighbor,but the secrets of others do not disclose;
10. Lest, hearing it, they reproach you,and your ill repute never ceases.
11. Golden apples in silver settingsare words spoken at the proper time.
12. A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold—one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.