Take away the wicked before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Do not promote your majesty in the presence of the king,
And in the place of great men do not stand;
For it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of a noble,
Whom your eyes have seen.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
For you will heap burning coals on his head,
And Yahweh will repay you.