Proverbs 25:14-16

Common English Bible

¹⁴ People who brag about a gift never given
    are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.
¹⁵ A commander can be persuaded with patience,
    and a tender tongue can break a bone.
¹⁶ If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
    otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.