11. A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12. Like a gold ring or an ornament of goldis a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvestis a faithful messenger to those who send him;he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Like clouds and wind without rainis a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
15. With patience a ruler may be persuaded,and a soft tongue will break a bone.
16. If you have found honey, eat only enough for you,lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.
17. Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house,lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighboris like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.