^12 (A)Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.

¹¹ Even a child is ^(A)known by his deeds,
Whether what he does is pure and right.

^21 (A)He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

⁴ By humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches and honor and life.

⁶ Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;
^7 (A)For it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.

^13 (A)Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

²⁷ It is not good to eat much honey;
So ^(A)to seek one’s own glory is not glory.