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Like a ring of gold in a swines snout, so is a beautiful woman without discretion.

LIKE streams of water, so is the kings heart in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

That I might make you know counsel and knowledge and peace and the words of truth; so that you could answer words of truth to him who might send to you.

Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me; I will render to him according to his works.

So shall poverty come upon you, and want shall overtake you suddenly like a runner.

Like an earring of gold, and a precious sardius, so is the reproof of the wise men to a listening ear.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, which cools the air, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like clouds and wind without rain, so is the man who boasts of false gifts.

Do not visit your neighbors house too frequently, lest he become weary of you and so hate you.

Like the north wind which brings forth rain, so are an evil countenance and a backbiting tongue.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Like a breached city that has no wall, so is a man who is impatient.

LIKE snow in summer and like rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool.

Like sparrows wandering and like birds flying in the air, so the curse that is causeless shall be driven away.

As a lame man who cannot walk, so is a parable in the mouth of a fool.

Like a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool that misbehaves in his folly.

As a door turns upon its hinges, so does the slothful turn on his bed.

So is the man who deceives his neighbor; when he is caught, he says, I was merely jesting.

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a malicious person to kindle strife.