Proverbs 25:10-20 in English

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 network of silver.

¹² As an ear-ring 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 neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

¹⁸ A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor 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 soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death.

^10a Favour and friendship set a man free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably.

¹¹ As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.

¹² In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

¹⁵ In long-suffering is prosperity to kings, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.

¹⁶ Having found honey, eat only what is enough, lest haply thou be filled, and vomit it up.

¹⁷ Enter sparingly into thy friend's house, lest he be satiated with thy company, and hate thee.

¹⁸ As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, so also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.

¹⁹ The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.

²⁰ As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart.

^20a As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart.

¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures 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 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince 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 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so 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 he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures 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 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince 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 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so 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 he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest your friend continue to reproach you, so your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to you like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do you keep for yourself, lest you be made liable to reproach; but take heed to your ways peaceably.

¹¹ As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.

¹² In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

¹⁵ In longsuffering is prosperity to kings, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.

¹⁶ Having found honey, eat only what is enough, lest haply you be filled, and vomit it up.

¹⁷ Enter sparingly into your friend's house, lest he be satiated with your company, and hate you.

¹⁸ As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, so also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.

¹⁹ The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.

²⁰ As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart.

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.

¹⁰ If others find out that you have told secrets, you will be ashamed, and from that time on, ◄you will have a bad reputation/people will think badly about you►.

¹¹ Something that is said that is very appropriate is as delightful as seeing SIM gold apples/ornaments in a silver bowl.

¹² When a wise person rebukes/warns someone SYN who is willing to listen, that is as valuable as SIM a gold ring or a gold chain.

¹³ A messenger who ◄is reliable/tells someone else exactly what he was told to say► refreshes the spirits of his bosses who sent him like SIM ◄snow/cold water► refreshes the ground at the time that people harvest crops.

¹⁴ When someone promises to give a gift to us but never gives it, that disappoints us as much as SIM clouds and wind that come but do not bring any rain.

¹⁵ If someone keeps requesting a ruler long enough to do something, he will often agree to do it; similarly, by speaking MTY gently we can often convince others that what we say is right IDM.

¹⁶ If you find some honey, do not eat a lot of it, because doing that may cause you to vomit.

¹⁷ Do not go to your neighbor's house very often to talk with him; if you go very often, he will get tired of listening to you and start to hate you.

¹⁸ To falsely accuse others in court is like SIM attacking them with a war-club or a sword or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Depending on unreliable people when you have troubles is as bad as trying to eat when you have a bad/hurting tooth or trying to walk when your foot is crippled.

²⁰ Singing to someone who is depressed just causes him to feel worse; it is like SIM taking off clothes on a very cold day or like putting vinegar on a wound.

¹⁰ lest your friend continue to reproach you, so your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to you like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do you keep for yourself, lest you be made liable to reproach; but take heed to your ways peaceably.

¹¹ As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.

¹² In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

¹⁵ In longsuffering is prosperity to kings, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.

¹⁶ Having found honey, eat only what is enough, lest haply you be filled, and vomit it up.

¹⁷ Enter sparingly into your friend's house, lest he be satiated with your company, and hate you.

¹⁸ As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, so also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.

¹⁹ The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.

²⁰ As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbour’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbour is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ Or your hearer may say evil of you, and your shame will not be turned away.

¹¹ A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.

¹² Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.

¹⁵ A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.

¹⁶ If you have honey, take only as much as is enough for you; for fear that, being full of it, you may not be able to keep it down.

¹⁷ Let not your foot be frequently in your neighbour's house, or he may get tired of you, and his feeling be turned to hate.

¹⁸ One who gives false witness against his neighbour is a hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Putting one's faith in a false man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a shaking foot.

²⁰ Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

¹⁰ lest he that heareth it disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.

¹¹ As apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.

¹² An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive 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 Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.

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 surfeited 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 maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.

¹⁹ A broken tooth, and a tottering foot, is confidence in an unfaithful man in the day of trouble.

²⁰ As he that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a sad heart.

¹⁰ Lest he insult over thee, when he hath heard it, and cease not to upbraid thee. Grace and friendship deliver a man: keep these for thyself, lest thou fall under reproach.

¹¹ To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

¹² As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

¹⁴ As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfill his promises.

¹⁵ By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

¹⁶ Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.

¹⁷ Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee.

¹⁸ A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour, is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ To trust to an unfaithful man in the time of trouble, is like a rotten tooth, and weary foot,

²⁰ And one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart.

¹⁰ otherwise whoever hears it will make you ashamed and you'll never lose your bad reputation.

¹¹ Advice given at the right time is like golden apples set in silver.

¹² Constructive criticism from the wise to someone who listens is like a gold ring and a necklace of fine gold.

¹³ Faithful messengers are as refreshing to their master as cold snow on a hot harvest day.

¹⁴ Someone who boasts about a gift they never give is like cloud and wind without rain.

¹⁵ If you're patient you can persuade your superior, and soft words can break down opposition.

¹⁶ If you find honey, eat just enough, for if you eat too much, you'll be sick.

¹⁷ Don't set foot in your neighbors' homes too often, otherwise they'll get fed up with you and hate you.

¹⁸ Telling lies in court against a friend is like attacking them with a mace, or a sword, or an arrow.

¹⁹ Trusting in unreliable people in times of trouble is like eating with a broken tooth or walking on a bad foot.

²⁰ Singing happy songs to someone who's broken-hearted is like taking off your coat on a cold day, or pouring vinegar onto an open wound.

¹⁰ Least he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamie doe not cease.

¹¹ A word spoken in his place, is like apples of golde with pictures of siluer.

¹² He that reprooueth the wise, and the obedient eare, is as a golden earering and an ornament of fine golde.

¹³ As the colde of the snowe in the time of haruest, so is a faithfull messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soule of his masters.

¹⁴ A man that boasteth of false liberalitie, is like cloudes and winde without raine.

¹⁵ A Prince is pacified by staying of anger, and a soft tongue breaketh the bones.

¹⁶ If thou haue found hony, eate that is sufficient for thee, least thou be ouerfull, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Withdrawe thy foote from thy neighbours house, least he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

¹⁸ A man that beareth false witnes against his neighbour, is like an hammer and a sword, and a sharpe arrowe.

¹⁹ Confidence in an vnfaythfull man in time of trouble, is like a broken tooth and a sliding foote.

²⁰ Hee that taketh away the garment in the colde season, is like vineger powred vpon nitre, or like him that singeth songs to an heauy heart.

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 settings of silver.

¹² As an ear-ring 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 him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.

¹⁴ As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.

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 sated with thee, and hate thee.

¹⁸ As a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, so is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.

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 a heavy heart.

¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, And thine infamy turn not away.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in pictures 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 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift Is like clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince 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 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; Lest he be weary of thee, and so 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 he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, And as vinegar upon nitre, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy never be removed.

¹¹ Like apples of gold among figures of silver is a word spoken in a proper manner.

¹² As an earring of gold, and a pendant of fine gold, so is a wise reprover toward an ear that listeneth.

¹³ As the cooling of snow on a harvest-day, so is a faithful messenger to those that send him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that vaunteth falsely of a gift.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh bones.

¹⁶ Hast thou found honey: eat so much as is sufficient for thee: lest thou consume too much of it, and have to vomit it forth.

¹⁷ Make thy foot scarce in the house of thy friend: lest he have too much of thee, and so hate thee.

¹⁸ A battle-axe, and a sword, and a sharpened arrow is a man that testifieth as a false witness against his neighbor.

¹⁹ Like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint, is confidence in a treacherous man in a time of distress.

²⁰ As he that taketh off his garment on a cold day, as vinegar is upon natron: so is he that singeth songs before an unhappy heart.

¹⁰ Lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, So thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, But shall be to thee like death.

^10a Favor and friendship set a man free, Which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; But take heed to thy ways peaceably.

¹¹ As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, So is it to speak a wise word.

¹² In an earring of gold a precious sardius is also set; So is a wise word to an obedient ear.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, So a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; For he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, So is he that boasts of a false gift.

¹⁵ In long-suffering is prosperity to kings, And a soft tongue breaks the bones.

¹⁶ Having found honey, eat only what is enough, Lest haply thou be filled, and vomit it up.

¹⁷ Enter sparingly into thy friend’s house, Lest he be satiated with thy company, and hate thee.

¹⁸ As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, So also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.

¹⁹ The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.

²⁰ As vinegar is bad for a sore, So trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart.

^20a As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, So the grief of a man hurts the heart.

¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, And thy infamy depart not from thee.

¹¹ A word spoken in season Is like apples of gold in figured-work of silver.

¹² As a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an attentive 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 spirit of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, So is the man that boasteth falsely of giving.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince appeased; And a soft tongue breaketh bones.

¹⁶ Hast thou found honey? eat what is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be surfeited with it, and vomit it up.

¹⁷ Let thy foot be seldom in the house of thy friend, Lest he be surfeited with thee and hate thee.

¹⁸ A battle-hammer, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, Is the man who beareth false witness against his neighbor.

¹⁹ As a broken tooth, and a wavering foot, So is trust in an unfaithful man in time of trouble.

²⁰ As he that taketh off a garment on a cold day, As vinegar upon nitre, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who sh'ma ·hears obeys· it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

¹² As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is the reproof of the wise to an sh'ma ·hearing 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ or else the one who hears you will bring shame upon you and an evil report about you that cannot be silenced.

¹¹ Apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in the right situation.

¹² A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.

¹³ Like the cold of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; he brings back the life of his masters.

¹⁴ Clouds and wind without rain is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give.

¹⁵ With patience a ruler can be persuaded and a soft tongue can break a bone.

¹⁶ If you find honey, eat just enough— otherwise, having too much of it, you vomit it up.

¹⁷ Do not set your foot in your neighbor's house too often, he may become tired of you and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club used in war, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ An unfaithful man in whom you trust in a time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.

²⁰ Like a person who takes off a garment in cold weather, or like vinegar poured upon carbonate of soda, is the one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbour’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbour is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

¹² As an ear-ring 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 Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵ By long forbearing is a prince 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 with it, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

¹⁸ A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor 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 he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is 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 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbour’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbour is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

¹⁰ lest peradventure he have joy of thy fall, when he hath heard, and cease not to do shame to thee.

¹¹ A golden pomme or pommel in beds of silver is he, that speaketh a word in his time.

¹² A golden earring, and a shining pearl is he, that reproveth a wise man, and an ear obeying.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, so a faithful messenger to him that sent him, maketh his soul to have rest.

¹⁴ A cloud and wind, and rain not pursuing or following, is a glorious man, and not ful filling promises.

¹⁵ A prince shall be made soft by patience; and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

¹⁶ Thou hast found honey, eat thou that that sufficeth to thee; lest per-adventure thou be full-filled, and spew it out.

¹⁷ Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour; lest sometime he be filled, that is, annoyed, and hate thee.

¹⁸ A dart, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, is a man that speaketh false witnessing against his neighbour.

¹⁹ A rotten tooth, and a faint foot is he, that hopeth on an unfaithful man in the day of anguish,

²⁰ and loseth his mantle in the day of cold. Vinegar in a vessel of salt is he, that singeth songs to the worst heart. As a moth annoyeth or harmeth a cloth, and a worm a tree, so the sorrow of a man annoyeth the heart.

¹⁰ lest peradventure he have joy of thy fall (or lest perhaps he have joy over thy fall), when he hath heard (of it), and cease not to do shame to thee.

¹¹ (As) A golden pommel in beds of silver is he, that speaketh a word in his time. (Like a golden apple in beds of silver, is a word spoken at its proper time.)

¹² (As) A golden earring, and a shining pearl is he, that reproveth a wise man, and an ear obeying. (Like a golden earring, and a shining pearl, is a wise person who rebuketh someone with an obedient ear.)

¹³ As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, so a faithful messenger to him that sent him, maketh his soul to have rest. (Like the cold of snow on the day of harvest, is a faithful messenger to him who sent him, for he maketh his soul to have rest.)

¹⁴ (As) A cloud and wind, and (then) rain not following, is a glorious man, and not ful filling promises. (Like a cloud and wind, but then rain not following, is a honourable person who fulfilleth not his promises.)

¹⁵ A prince shall be made soft by patience; and a soft tongue shall break hardness.

¹⁶ Thou hast found honey, eat thou (only) that that sufficeth to thee; lest peradventure thou be (over-)filled, and spew it out.

¹⁷ Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour; lest sometime he be filled (of thee), that is, annoyed (by thee), and hate thee.

¹⁸ (Like) A dart, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, (is) a man that speaketh false witnessing against his neighbour.

¹⁹ (As) A rotten tooth, and a faint foot is he, that hopeth on an unfaithful man in the day of anguish, (Like a rotten tooth, and a faint foot, is he, who hopeth on, or trusteth in, an unfaithful person on his day of anguish.)

²⁰ and loseth his mantle in the day of cold. Vinegar in a vessel of salt is he, that singeth songs to the worst heart. As a moth harmeth a cloth, and a worm harmeth a tree, so the sorrow of a man harmeth the heart. (Like him who taketh away a mantle on a cold day, and like vinegar in a vessel of salt, is he who singeth songs to an aggrieved heart. Like a moth harmeth a cloak, and a worm harmeth a tree, so a person’s sorrow harmeth his heart.)

¹⁰ Lest the hearer put thee to shame, And thine evil report turn not back.

¹¹ Apples of gold in imagery of silver, Is the word spoken at its fit times.

¹² A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.

¹³ As a vessel of snow in a day of harvest, So is a faithful ambassador to those sending him, And the soul of his masters he refresheth.

¹⁴ Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, Is a man boasting himself in a false gift.

¹⁵ By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.

¹⁶ Honey thou hast found — eat thy sufficiency, Lest thou be satiated with it, and hast vomited it.

¹⁷ Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house, Lest he be satiated with thee, and have hated thee.

¹⁸ A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, Is the man testifying against his neighbour a false testimony.

¹⁹ A bad tooth, and a tottering foot, Is the confidence of the treacherous in a day of adversity.

²⁰ Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, Is as vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.