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As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.
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As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.
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As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.
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By patience a prince shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.
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Thou hast found honey, eat what is sufficient for thee, lest being glutted therewith thou vomit it up.
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Withdraw thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, lest having his fill he hate thee.
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A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour, is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.
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To trust in an unfaithful man in the time of trouble, is like a rotten tooth, and weary foot,
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And one that looseth his garment in cold weather. As vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a very evil heart. As a moth doth by a garment, and a worm by the wood: so the sadness of a man consumeth the heart.
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If thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat: if he thirst, give him water to drink:
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For thou shalt heap hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will reward thee.