12. An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive 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. Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
15. By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
16. Hast thou found honey? Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be surfeited therewith, and vomit it.
17. Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee and hate thee.
18. A maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.
19. A broken tooth, and a tottering foot, is confidence in an unfaithful man in the day of trouble.