17. Happy is the landwhose king is dignifiedand whose princes feast at the right time for energy,not for drunkenness.
18. Through laziness, the roof sags;through idle hands, the house leaks.
19. Feasts are made for laughter,wine cheers the living,and money answers everything.
20. Don’t curse a king even in private; don’t curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird could carry your voice; some winged creature could report what you said!