20 Singing light songs to the heavyheartedis like pouring salt in their wounds.
21-22 If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch;if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink.Your generosity will surprise him with goodness,and God will look after you.
23 A north wind brings stormy weather,and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.
24 Better to live alone in a tumbledown shackthan share a mansion with a nagging spouse.
25 Like a cool drink of water when you’re worn out and wearyis a letter from a long-lost friend.
26 A good person who gives in to a bad personis a muddied spring, a polluted well.
27 It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets,nor is glory piled on glory good for you.