19 Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.
20 As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, Or vinegar on soda, So is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:
22 For you will heap coals of fire on his head, And Yahweh will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain: So a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
25 Like cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.