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14 Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of a gift never given.(A)
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue can break bones.(B)
16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you,
    lest, having too much, you vomit it up.(C)

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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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