Proverbs 25:5-9 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

5. Remove wicked people from the king’s presence.Then his government will be honest and last a long time.

6. Don’t brag to the king.Don’t act as if you are a great man.

7. It is better for him to promote you to a higher jobthan to give you a less important position.Because of something you have seen,

8. do not quickly take someone to court.What will you do laterwhen your neighbor proves you are wrong?

9. If you have an argument with your neighbor,don’t tell other people what was said.

Proverbs 25