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Proverbs 25:12 (NIV)
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:13 (NIV)
Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.
Proverbs 25:14 (NIV)
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Proverbs 25:15 (NIV)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:16 (NIV)
If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.
Proverbs 25:17 (NIV)
Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.
Proverbs 25:18 (NIV)
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
Proverbs 25:19 (NIV)
Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
Proverbs 25:20 (NIV)
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.
Proverbs 25:21 (NIV)
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25:22 (NIV)
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25:23 (NIV)
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 25:24 (NIV)
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 25:25 (NIV)
Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
Proverbs 25:26 (NIV)
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
Proverbs 25:27 (NIV)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 26:1 (NIV)
Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (NIV)
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.
Proverbs 26:3 (NIV)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
Proverbs 26:4 (NIV)
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.
Proverbs 26:5 (NIV)
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:6 (NIV)
Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison.
Proverbs 26:7 (NIV)
Like the useless legs of one who is lame is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Proverbs 26:8 (NIV)
Like tying a stone in a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.