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33 The fear of the Lord is wise instruction,
    and humility comes before respect.

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13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
    they love words of integrity.

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28 Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise;
    those who shut their lips are smart.

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12 Pride comes before a disaster,
    but humility comes before respect.

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11 Even young people are known by their actions,
    whether their conduct is pure and upright.

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21 Those who pursue righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

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The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord
    is wealth, honor, and life.

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Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
    or stand in the place of important people,
    because it is better that he say to you,
    “Come up here,”
    than to be demoted before a ruler.

What your eyes see,

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13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day
    are reliable messengers to those who send them;
    they restore the life of their master.

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27 Eating too much honey isn’t good,
    nor is it appropriate to seek honor.

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18 Those who tend a fig tree will eat its fruit,
    and those who look after their master will be honored.

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23 Those who correct someone will, in the end, find more favor
    than those with flattering tongues.

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