11. A word fitly spoken and in due season is like apples of gold in settings of silver. [Prov. 15:23; Isa. 50:4.]
12. Like an earring or nose ring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and obeys.
13. Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the life of his masters.
14. Whoever falsely boasts of gifts [he does not give] is like clouds and wind without rain. [Jude 12.]
15. By long forbearance and calmness of spirit a judge or ruler is persuaded, and soft speech breaks down the most bonelike resistance. [Gen. 32:4; I Sam. 25:24; Prov. 15:1; 16:14.]
16. Have you found [pleasure sweet like] honey? Eat only as much as is sufficient for you, lest, being filled with it, you vomit it.
17. Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor's house, lest he become tired of you and hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a heavy sledgehammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.