12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
13. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest,so is a faithful messenger to those who send him,for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
14. Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain,so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
15. Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,and a soft tongue can break a bone.
16. When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you,lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.
17. Don’t set foot too frequently in your neighbor’s house,lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18. Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow,so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.
19. Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint,so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.
20. Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,or like vinegar poured on soda,so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.