Proverbs 25:12-26

¹²As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

¹³As 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.

¹⁴As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

¹⁵By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

¹⁶Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

¹⁷Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.

¹⁸A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

¹⁹Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

²⁰As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

²¹If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

²²For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

²³The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

²⁴It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

²⁵As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.

²⁶As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.