2. God delights in concealing things;scientists delight in discovering things.
3. Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth,the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.
4-5. Remove impurities from the silverand the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;Remove the wicked from leadershipand authority will be credible and God-honoring.
6-7. Don’t work yourself into the spotlight;don’t push your way into the place of prominence.It’s better to be promoted to a place of honorthan face humiliation by being demoted.
8. Don’t jump to conclusions—there may bea perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.
21-22. If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch;if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink.Your generosity will surprise him with goodness,and God will look after you.