Proverbs 25:8-18

8 Don't jump to conclusions - there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.

9 In the heat of an argument, don't betray confidences;

10 Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you.

11 The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,

12 And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.

13 Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat - refreshing!

14 Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces.

15 Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses. A Person Without Self-Control

16 When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;

17 And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.

18 Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon.