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14 Some people promise things, but they never do anything. Those people are like clouds and wind that do not bring any rain.

15 If you are patient, you may make a ruler change his mind. If you speak a quiet word, you can remove a difficult problem.

16 When you find honey, never eat more than you need. If you eat too much, you will become very sick.

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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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