14. People who brag about gifts they never giveare like clouds and wind that give no rain.
15. With patience you can convince a ruler,and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.
16. If you find honey, don’t eat too much,or it will make you throw up.
17. Don’t go to your neighbor’s house too often;too much of you will make him hate you.
18. When you lie about your neighbors,it hurts them as much as a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19. Trusting unfaithful people when you are in troubleis like eating with a broken tooth or walking with a crippled foot.
20. Singing songs to someone who is sadis like taking away his coat on a cold dayor pouring vinegar on soda.
21. If your enemy is hungry, feed him.If he is thirsty, give him a drink.
22. Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head,and the Lord will reward you.
23. As the north wind brings rain,telling gossip brings angry looks.