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.
19. Trusting in a treacherous man in time of troubleis like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
20. Whoever sings songs to a heavy heartis like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,and like vinegar on soda.
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
22. for you will heap burning coals on his head,and the Lord will reward you.
23. The north wind brings forth rain,and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24. It is better to live in a corner of the housetopthan in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.