Proverbs 25:11-21

Proverbs 25:11-21

[11] A word  spoken  is like apples  of gold  in pictures  of silver.  [12] As an earring  of gold,  and an ornament  of fine gold,  so is a wise  reprover  upon an obedient  ear.  [13] As the cold  of snow  in the time  of harvest,  so is a faithful  messenger  to them that send  him: for he refresheth  the soul  of his masters.  [14] Whoso  boasteth  himself of a false  gift  is like clouds  and wind  without rain.  [15] By long  forbearing  is a prince  persuaded,  and a soft  tongue  breaketh  the bone.  [16] Hast thou found  honey?  eat  so much as is sufficient  for thee, lest thou be filled  therewith, and vomit  [17] Withdraw  thy foot  from thy neighbour's  house;  lest he be weary  of thee, and so hate  [18] A man  that beareth  false  witness  against his neighbour  is a maul,  and a sword,  and a sharp  arrow.  [19] Confidence  in an unfaithful man  in time  of trouble  is like a broken  tooth,  and a foot  out of joint.  [20] As he that taketh away  a garment  in cold  weather,  and as vinegar  upon nitre,  so is he that singeth  songs  to an heavy  heart.  [21] If thine enemy  give him bread  to eat;  and if he be thirsty,  give him water  to drink: