8. As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
9. As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10. As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
11. As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.
12. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
13. The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.
14. As the door turneth upon its hinges, So doth the sluggard upon his bed.
15. The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth.
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.