18
Fences set on a high place will not stand firm against the wind; so a timid heart with a fool's purpose will not stand firm against any fear.
19
A man who pricks an eye will make tears fall, and one who pricks the heart makes it show feeling.
20
One who throws a stone at birds scares them away, and one who reviles a friend will break off the friendship.
21
Even if you have drawn your sword against a friend, do not despair, for a renewal of friendship is possible.
22
If you have opened your mouth against your friend, do not worry, for reconciliation is possible; but as for reviling, arrogance, disclosure of secrets, or a treacherous blow -- in these cases any friend will flee.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.