12. A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
13. Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger.Hold it for a wayward woman!
14. He who blesses his neighbor 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 honored.