Proverbs 25:8-14

8do not bring Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

9If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence,

10or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.

11Like apples Or possibly apricots of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.

12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

13Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.

14Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.