24 It's better to stay outsideon the roof of your housethan to live insidewith a nagging wife.
25 Good news from far awayrefreshes like cold waterwhen you are thirsty.
26 When a good person gives into the wicked,it's like dumping rubbishin a stream of clear water.
27 Don't eat too much honeyor always want praise.
28 Losing self-controlleaves you as helplessas a city without a wall.