13 To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.(A)

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16 If you find honey,(A) eat only what you need;
otherwise, you’ll get sick from it and vomit.(B)

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19 Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time
is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.(A)

20 Singing songs to a troubled heart
is like taking off clothing on a cold day
or like pouring vinegar on soda.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 25:20 Lit natron, or sodium carbonate

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