17. Let your foot be seldom in your neighbors’ house,lest they have their fill of you—and hate you.
18. A club, sword, or sharp arrow—the one who bears false witness against a neighbor.
19. A bad tooth or an unsteady foot—a trust betrayed in time of trouble.
20. Like the removal of clothes on a cold day, or vinegar on soda,is the one who sings to a troubled heart.
21. If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat,if thirsty, give something to drink;
22. For live coals you will heap on their heads,and the Lord will vindicate you.
23. The north wind brings rain,and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24. It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetopthan in a mansion with a quarrelsome wife.
25. Cool water to one faint from thirstis good news from a far country.
26. A trampled fountain or a polluted spring—a just person fallen before the wicked.
27. To eat too much honey is not good;nor to seek honor after honor.
28. A city breached and left defenselessare those who do not control their temper.