11 The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head,

and make him sit in the midst of great men.

2 Don’t commend a man for his good looks.

Don’t abhor a man for his outward appearance.

3 The bee is little amongst flying creatures,

but what it produces is the best of confections.

4 Don’t boast about the clothes you wear,

and don’t exalt yourself in the day of honour;

for the master’s works are wonderful,

and his works are hidden amongst men.

5 Many[fn] kings have sat down upon the ground,

but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.

6 Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced.

Men of renown have been delivered into other men’s hands.

7 Don’t blame before you investigate.

Understand first, and then rebuke.

8 Don’t answer before you have heard.

Don’t interrupt while someone else is speaking.

9 Don’t argue about a matter that doesn’t concern you.

Don’t sit with sinners when they judge.