2. God delights in concealing things;scientists delight in discovering things.
3. Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth,the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.
8. Don’t jump to conclusions—there may bea perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.
16-17. When you’re given a box of candy, don’t gulp it all down;eat too much chocolate and you’ll make yourself sick;And when you find a friend, don’t outwear your welcome;show up at all hours and he’ll soon get fed up.
18. Anyone who tells lies against the neighborsin court or on the street is a loose cannon.
19. Trusting a double-crosser when you’re in troubleis like biting down on an abscessed tooth.
20. Singing light songs to the heavyheartedis like pouring salt in their wounds.
21-22. If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch;if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink.Your generosity will surprise him with goodness,and God will look after you.
23. A north wind brings stormy weather,and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.
24. Better to live alone in a tumbledown shackthan share a mansion with a nagging spouse.