14 The man who boasts about a gift that does not existis like clouds and wind without rain.
15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 If you find honey, eat only what you need;otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house;otherwise, he’ll get sick of you and hate you.
18 A man giving false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19 Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult timeis like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.
20 Singing songs to a troubled heartis like taking off clothing on a cold dayor like pouring vinegar on soda.