14. He who blesses his neighbour with a loud voice early in the morning,it will be taken as a curse by him.
15. A continual dropping on a rainy dayand a contentious wife are alike:
16. restraining her is like restraining the wind,or like grasping oil in his right hand.
17. Iron sharpens iron;so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
18. Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit.He who looks after his master shall be honoured.
19. Like water reflects a face,so a man’s heart reflects the man.