Numbers 8 and 14 resonated with me. I worked with people who thought so highly of themselves and with those who actively undermined me. For the first I learned to let them rant and I might ask a clarification but after their lengthy polemic I make it a point to say I disagree. Albeit in a monotone non confrontational voice as possible. For the later, I can only pray to keep my composure as the ridiculousness of their attacks is an affront to logic, civility, and basic decency. I also remind myself there is a reason why this person was hired and I will only be wasting my health trying to fight the powers that be. I can only hope to avoid being collateral damage as their behavior will eventually cause their career to self destruct.