6. Don't brag in front of the king. Don't claim a place among great people.
7. Let the king say to you, "Come up here." That's better than for him to shame you in front of nobles. What you have seen with your own eyes
8. don't bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
9. If you talk about a matter with your neighbor, don't tell others what was said.
10. If you do, someone might hear it and put you to shame. Then no one will ever respect you again.
11. The right word at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry.
12. A wise person's warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.
13. A messenger trusted by those who send him is like cool snow at harvest time. He renews the spirit of his masters.
14. A man who brags about gifts he doesn't give is like wind and clouds that don't produce rain.