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It is also not good to fine the righteous, Nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.

Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

Do not boast in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the same place as great people;

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.