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26 To impose a fine on the innocent is not right
    or to flog the noble for their integrity.(A)

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26 Furthermore, it isn’t good to fine the righteous,
    or to beat an official because of his uprightness.

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

What your eyes have seen(A)

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Don’t magnify yourself in the presence of a king,
    and don’t pretend to be in the company of famous men,
for it is better that it be told you, “Come up here,”
    than for you to be placed lower
        in the presence of an official.

What you’ve seen with your own eyes,

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