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for as he reasons in his heart, so is he! He says to you, Eat and drink, but his heart is not with you.

so shall knowledge of wisdom be to your soul when you have found there is a future and your hope is not cut off.

so shall your poverty come stalking, and your want like a man with a shield.

As a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on a hearing ear.

Like the cold of snow in harvest time, so is a faithful messenger to those sending him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

As he who takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on soda, so is he who sings songs on a heart in misery.

The north wind brings rain, so does a secret tongue an angry face.

Like cold waters to a weary soul, so is a good report from a far country.

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not right for a fool.

As the wandering bird, as the swallow in its flying, so the causeless curse shall never come.

As the legs of the lame are weak, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

As he binding a stone on a sling, so is he giving honor to a fool.

As a thorn goes up into the drunkard's hand, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

As a dog that returns to his own vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.

As the door turns on its hinge, so is the lazy one on his bed.

so is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking?

The fire goes out where there is no wood, so the strife ceases where there is no whisperer.

As coal to burning embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

As with silver dross spread over an earthen vessel, so are burning lips and a wicked heart.

My son, become wise and give joy to my heart, so that I may return a word to him that taunts me.