Proverbs 25:15-23

15By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

16Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.

18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.

20Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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

22For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you.

23The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.