Proverbs 25:8-17

⁸Get not suddenly into a quarrel, Lest thou repent at last.

⁹Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, Retreat backward, despise him not;

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

^10aFavor 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.

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

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

¹³As 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.

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

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

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

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