Proverbs 25:6-8

Contemporary English Version

^6 (A) Don't try to seem important
    in the court of a ruler.
⁷ It's better for the ruler
    to give you a high position
than for you to be embarrassed
    in front of royal officials.
Be sure you are right
⁸     before you sue someone,
or you might lose your case
    and be embarrassed.