13. The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!"
14. As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed.
15. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.
16. The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer.
17. Like one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.
18. Like a madman who throws Firebrands, arrows and death,
19. So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "Was I not joking?"
20. For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.