11:4 Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden.
11:5 Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
11:6 Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men’s hands.
11:7 Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
11:8 Answer not before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk.
11:9 Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; and sit not in judgment with sinners.
11:10 My son, meddle not with many matters: for if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent; and if thou follow after, thou shalt not obtain, neither shalt thou escape by fleeing.
11:11 There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind.
11:12 Again, there is another that is slow, and hath need of help, wanting ability, and full of poverty; yet the eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, and set him up from his low estate,
11:13 And lifted up his head from misery; so that many that saw it marvelled at him.