22 For live coals you will heap on their heads,and the Lord will vindicate you.
23 The north wind brings rain,and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetopthan in a mansion with a quarrelsome wife.
25 Cool water to one faint from thirstis good news from a far country.
26 A trampled fountain or a polluted spring—a just person fallen before the wicked.
27 To eat too much honey is not good;nor to seek honor after honor.
28 A city breached and left defenselessare those who do not control their temper.