16. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
17. He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18. As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
19. So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
20. For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
21. As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
22. The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
23. Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
24. He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
25. When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
26. Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
27. Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
28. A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.