³³ Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,^(A)
    and humility comes before honor.^(B)

¹³ Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
    they value the one who speaks what is right.^(A)

²⁸ Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
    and discerning if they hold their tongues.^(A)

¹² Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
    but humility comes before honor.^(A)

¹¹ Even small children are known by their actions,
    so is their conduct really pure^(A) and upright?

²¹ Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity^[a](A) and honor.^(B)

⁴ Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor^(A) and life.^(B)

⁶ Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,
    and do not claim a place among his great men;
⁷ it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”^(A)
    than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

What you have seen with your eyes

¹³ Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
    is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
    he refreshes the spirit of his master.^(A)