Proverbs 25:7

⁵  Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

⁶  Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

⁷  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.

⁸  Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

⁹  Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: