10. lest he who hears it put you to shame,and your reputation be ruined.
11. A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12. As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
13. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,so is a faithful messenger to those who send him,for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whoever boasts himself of a false giftis like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
16. Have you found honey? Eat only as much as is sufficient for you,lest you be filled with it and vomit it.
17. Withdraw your foot from your neighbor’s house,lest he be weary of you and so hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighboris like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of troubleis like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint.
20. As he who takes away a garment in cold weather,and as vinegar on soda,so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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 coals of fire upon his head,and the Lord will reward you.
23. The north wind brings rain,and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetopthan with a brawling woman in a wide house.
25. As cold waters to a thirsty soul,so is good news from a far country.