11. Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
12. A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself,but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.
13. Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger,and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.
14. If someone blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,it will be counted as a curse to him.
15. A continual dripping on a rainy dayand a contentious wife are alike.
16. Whoever hides her hides the windor grasps oil with his right hand.
17. As iron sharpens iron,so a person sharpens his friend.
18. The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.