14. He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,it will be counted a curse to him.
15. A continual dripping on a very rainy dayand a contentious woman are alike;
16. whoever restrains her restrains the wind,and grasps oil in his right hand.
17. Iron sharpens iron,so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
18. Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;so he who waits on his master will be honored.
19. As in water face answers to face,so the heart of man to man.
20. Death and destruction are never full;so the eyes of man are never satisfied.