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14 Clouds and wind but no rain—
    the one who boasts of a gift not given.
15 By patience is a ruler persuaded,(A)
    and a soft tongue can break a bone.
16 [a]If you find honey, eat only what you need,
    lest you have your fill and vomit it up.

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Footnotes

  1. 25:16–17 The two admonitions are complementary, expressing nicely the need to restrain the inclination for delightful things, whether for honey or friendship.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of gifts never given.

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,(A)
    and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(B)

16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
    too much of it, and you will vomit.(C)

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