Proverbs 25:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.

¹⁵Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,^(A)
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.^(B)

¹⁶If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.^(C)

Proverbs 25:14-16

King James Version

¹⁴Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

¹⁶Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

¹⁴^(A)Whoever falsely boasts of giving
Is like ^(B)clouds and wind without rain.

¹⁵^(C)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

¹⁶Have you found honey?
Eat only as much as you need,
Lest you be filled with it and vomit.

New International Version (NIV)