16. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.
17. As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.
18. As he is guilty that shooteth arrows, and lances unto death:
19. So is the man that hurteth his friend deceitfully: and when he is taken, saith: I did it in jest.
20. When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.