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14 As clouds and wind without rain,
    so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
15 By patience a ruler is persuaded.
    A soft tongue breaks the bone.
16 Have you found honey?
    Eat as much as is sufficient for you,
    lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

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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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