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As the cold of snow at the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him, for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
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Whoso boasteth himself of his gifts falsely is like clouds and wind without rain.
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By much forbearance is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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Hast thou found honey? Eat only so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith and vomit it.
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Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house, lest he be weary of thee and so come to hate thee.
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A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor is a maul and a sword and a sharp arrow.
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Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
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As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
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If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
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for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
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The north wind driveth away rain; so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.