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Debate thy cause with thy neighbour
himself and do not uncover the secret to another
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lest he that hears
it put thee to shame and thine infamy not turn away.
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A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold inscribed with silver.
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As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,
so is he who reproves a wise man who has a docile ear.
13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
so is a faithful messenger to those that send him, for he refreshes the soul of his master.
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Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood
is like clouds and wind without rain.
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By long forbearing a prince is persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.
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Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
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Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house lest he be weary of thee and
so hate thee.
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A man that bears false witness against his neighbour
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.