Proverbs 25:3-8 The Message (MSG)

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.

Proverbs 25