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19 Never depend on a liar in times of trouble. It’s like chewing with a bad tooth or walking with a crippled foot.

20 Singing happy songs to a sad person is as foolish as taking a coat off on a cold day or mixing soda and vinegar.

21 If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. If they are thirsty, give them some water.

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

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

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