Proverbs 25:15-23

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

16If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.

18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.

19Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.

20Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

22In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

23Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.