10. Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in baskets of silver.
12. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14. As clouds and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
15. By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16. Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17. Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
18. A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20. As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
21. If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
22. For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.
23. The north wind bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24. It is better to dwell in the comer of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
25. As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26. As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
27. It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search out their own glory is not glory.
28. He whose spirit is without restraint is like a city that is broken down and hath no wall.