^33 (A)The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
    and ^(B)humility comes before honor.

^13 (A)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves him who speaks what is right.

²⁸ Even a fool ^(A)who keeps silent is considered wise;
    when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

^12 (A)Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
    but ^(B)humility comes before honor.

¹¹ Even a child ^(A)makes himself known by his acts,
    by whether his conduct is pure and upright.^[a]

²¹ Whoever ^(A)pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find ^(B)life, righteousness, and honor.

⁴ The reward for humility and fear of the Lord
    is ^(A)riches and honor and life.^[a]

⁶ Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence
    or stand in the place of the great,
⁷ for ^(A)it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
    than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.

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