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15 Patience can soften up a leader,
    and a tender tongue can break even bone.

16 When you find honey, remember to eat only what you need,
    because if you eat in excess, you may be sick and lose all of it.
17 Don’t visit your neighbor too often,
    or he will become tired of you and grow to hate you.

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15 Patience and gentle talk
can convince a ruler
    and overcome any problem.

16 Eating too much honey
    can make you sick.
17 Don't visit friends too often,
or they will get tired of it
    and start hating you.

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