23. A hateful woman when she is married,And a maidservant who succeeds her mistress.
24. There are four things which are little on the earth,But they are exceedingly wise:
25. The ants are a people not strong,Yet they prepare their food in the summer;
26. The rock badgers are a feeble folk,Yet they make their homes in the crags;
27. The locusts have no king,Yet they all advance in ranks;
28. The spider skillfully grasps with its hands,And it is in kings’ palaces.
29. There are three things which are majestic in pace,Yes, four which are stately in walk:
30. A lion, which is mighty among beastsAnd does not turn away from any;
31. A greyhound,A male goat also,And a king whose troops are with him.
32. If you have been foolish in exalting yourself,Or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.