Proverbs 25:21-22-28 The Message (MSG)

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.

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.

25. Like a cool drink of water when you’re worn out and wearyis a letter from a long-lost friend.

26. A good person who gives in to a bad personis a muddied spring, a polluted well.

27. It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets,nor is glory piled on glory good for you.

28. A person without self-controlis like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.

Proverbs 25