{11:1} The wisdom of one who is humble will exalt his head, and will cause him to sit down in the midst of great men.
{11:2} You should not praise a man for his beauty, and you should not despise a man for his appearances.
{11:3} The bee is small among flying things, but its fruit holds the summit of sweetness.
{11:4} You should not glory in clothing at any time, and you should not let yourself be extolled in the day of your honor. For the works of the Most High alone are wondrous; and glorious and hidden and unseen are his works.
{11:5} Many tyrants have sat upon a throne, and one whom no one would admire has worn a diadem.
{11:6} Many powerful men have been powerfully cast down, and the illustrious have been handed over into the hands of others.
{11:7} Before you inquire, you should not place blame on anyone; and when you have inquired, reprove justly.

{10:29} Do not choose to extol yourself in doing your work, and do not be unproductive during the time of distress.
{10:30} He who works, and so abounds in all things, is better than he who boasts, and so lacks bread.
{10:31} Son, preserve your soul in meekness, and give it honor according to its merit.
{10:32} Who will justify one who sins in his soul? And who will honor one who dishonors his soul?
{10:33} The poor man is glorified by his discipline and fear. And there is a man who is honored because of his substance.
{10:34} But if someone is glorified in poverty, how much more in substance? And whoever is glorified in substance, let him fear poverty.