What is this or that to thee? do thou follow me.
For what is it to thee whether this man be such, or such; or that man do or say this, or the other?
Thou art not to answer for others, but must give an account for thyself; why therefore dost thou meddle with them?
Behold, I know every one, and see all things that are done under the sun; and I know how it is with every one, what he thinks, what he would have, and at what his intention aims.
All things therefore are to be committed to me; but as for thy part, keep thyself in good peace, and let the busybody be as busy as he will.
Whatsoever he shall do or say, will come upon himself, because he cannot deceive me.
2. Be not solicitous for the shadow of a great name, neither seek to be familiarly acquainted with many, nor to be particularly loved by men.
For these things beget distractions and great darkness in the heart.
I would willingly speak my word to thee, and reveal my secrets to thee; if thou wouldst diligently observe my coming, and open to me the door of thy heart.