12 Like (A)a gold ring or an ornament of gold
    is a wise reprover to (B)a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
    is (C)a faithful messenger to those who send him;
    he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Like (D)clouds and wind without rain
    is a man who (E)boasts of a gift he does not give.

15 With (F)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue will break a bone.
16 If you have (G)found honey, eat (H)only enough for you,
    lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.
17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house,
    lest he have his fill of you and hate you.

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