User:Grade6 libot/sandbox

Have you ever tried to show off in front of people, only to be put down because someone proved that you weren't all that you made yourself out to be? Not only is that humiliating, but you lose the respect of everyone that witnessed that. So, Solomon is saying that you'll be way better off if you don't talk all big in front of people, especially your bosses/superiors. Let your life and worth ethic speak for itself. Allowing others to praise you instead of praising yourself is far more rewarding, and your humility will help you gain the respect of everyone around you.

It's far easier to slap the person who's been mean to you and to rant on Twitter about your enemies. Revenge always makes us feel like the stronger person. But here, Solomon is saying that if you don't want to look as pathetic as your enemies, be kind to them. Be the bigger person and be nice to them when it's the appropriate time. It'll silence your enemies and put them to shame. They'll not only respect you, but they'll feel really pathetic for being so small-minded and mean to you. Who knows, this may even get them thinking and help them to change. Even if being kind is hard at first, you'll come out feeling stronger and happier about yourself.