14 My children, follow instruction in peace.

But wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is not seen,

what benefit is in them both?

15 Better is a man who hides his foolishness

than a man who hides his wisdom.

16 Therefore show respect for my words;

for it is not good to retain every kind of shame.

Not everything is approved by all in good faith.

17 Be ashamed of sexual immorality before father and mother,

of a lie before a prince and a mighty man,

18 of an offence before a judge and ruler,

of iniquity before the congregation and the people,

of unjust dealing before a partner and friend,

19 and of theft in the place where you sojourn.

Be ashamed in regard of the truth of God and his covenant,

of leaning on your elbow at dinner,

of contemptuous behaviour in the matter of giving and taking,

20 of silence before those who greet you,

of looking at a woman who is a prostitute,

21 of turning away your face from a kinsman,

of taking away a portion or a gift,

of gazing at a woman who has a husband,

22 of meddling with his maid—and don’t come near her bed,

of abusive speech to friends—and after you have given, don’t insult,

23 of repeating and speaking what you have heard,

and of revealing of secrets.

24 So you will be ashamed of the right things

and find favour in the sight of every man.