Chiasm
Proverbs 25:14–23
Proverbs 25:14–233 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 14-15 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
- B 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- C 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
- D 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
- C' 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
- C 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
- B' 20-22 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
- B 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
- A' 23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.