² to slander no one,^(A) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

¹² so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders^(A) and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

⁵ Be wise^(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;^(B) make the most of every opportunity.^{(C) 6} Let your conversation be always full of grace,^(D) seasoned with salt,^(E) so that you may know how to answer everyone.^(F)