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Words spoken at the right time are like gold apples in a silver setting.
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Wise correction to an ear that listens is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.
13
Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day are reliable messengers to those who send them; they restore the life of their master.
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People who brag about a gift never given are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.
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A commander can be persuaded with patience, and a tender tongue can break a bone.
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If you find honey, eat just the right amount; otherwise, you'll get full and vomit it up.
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Don't spend too much time in your neighbor's house. Otherwise, they'll get fed up with you and hate you.
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People who testify falsely against their neighbors are like a club, sword, and sharpened arrow.
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Trusting a treacherous person at a difficult time is like having a bad tooth or a wobbly foot.
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Singing a song to a troubled heart is like taking off a garment on a cold day or putting vinegar on a wound.
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If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread; if they are thirsty, give them water to drink.