1
The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high,
and seats them among the great.
2
Do not praise individuals for their good looks,
or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.
3
The bee is small among flying creatures,
but what it produces is the best of sweet things.
4
Do not boast about wearing fine clothes,
and do not exalt yourself when you are honored;
for the works of the Lord are wonderful,
and his works are concealed from humankind.
5
Many kings have had to sit on the ground,
but one who was never thought of has worn a crown.
6
Many rulers have been utterly disgraced,
and the honored have been handed over to others.