¹⁶ Live in ·peace [harmony] with each other. Do not be ·proud [arrogant; haughty], but ·make friends with those who seem unimportant [associate with the humble/those of low social status; or be willing to do lowly tasks]. Do not think how ·smart [wise; superior] you are.

¹⁷ ·If someone does wrong to you, do not pay him back by doing wrong to him [^LRepay no one evil for evil]. ·Try to do [or Consider carefully] what ·everyone thinks is right [others view as good/honorable; ^Lis good/noble before all people]. ¹⁸ ·Do your best to [^LIf possible, from your part,] live in peace with everyone.