I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white clothing, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness does not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.

And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man your place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest place.

Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.

I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?