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Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them, like the coolness of snow in the summertime.
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People who brag about gifts they never give are like clouds and wind that give no rain.
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With patience you can convince a ruler, and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.
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If you find honey, don't eat too much, or it will make you throw up.
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Don't go to your neighbor's house too often; too much of you will make him hate you.
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When you lie about your neighbors, it hurts them as much as a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
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Trusting unfaithful people when you are in trouble is like eating with a broken tooth or walking with a crippled foot.
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Singing songs to someone who is sad is like taking away his coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on soda.
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If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink.
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Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
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As the north wind brings rain, telling gossip brings angry looks.