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14 People who brag about gifts they never give
    are like clouds and wind that give no rain.

15 With patience you can convince a ruler,
    and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.

16 If you find honey, don’t eat too much,
    or it will make you throw up.

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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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