Proverbs
Chapters 25:12-18
Amplified Bible
12Like an earring or nose ring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and obeys.
13Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the life of his masters.
14Whoever falsely boasts of gifts [he does not give] is like clouds and wind without rain. [Jude 12.]
15By long forbearance and calmness of spirit a judge or ruler is persuaded, and soft speech breaks down the most bonelike resistance. [Gen. 32:4; I Sam. 25:24; Prov. 15:1; 16:14.]
16Have you found [pleasure sweet like] honey? Eat only as much as is sufficient for you, lest, being filled with it, you vomit it.
17Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor's house, lest he become tired of you and hate you.
18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a heavy sledgehammer and a sword and a sharp arrow.