14. What’s heavier than lead?And what name does it have but "Fool"?
15. Sand, salt, and a lump of ironare easier to bearthan an unintelligent person.
16. A wooden beam fastened into a buildingwon’t be loosened by an earthquake.So a heart firmly seton thoughtful counselwon’t be afraid at any time.
17. A heart fixed on thoughtful understandingis like an engraved ornamenton a smooth wall.
18. A protective barrier set on a high placewill never endure against the wind.So a timid heart backed upby a fool’s planwill never endure against any fear.
19. Whoever pricks an eyewill make tears flow,and whoever pricks a heartreveals its feelings.
20. Whoever throws a stone at birdsscares them off,and whoever insults a friendbreaks up a friendship.
21. If you draw a sword on a friend,don’t despair,because there can be a way back.
22. If you speak harshly to a friend,don’t be concerned,because there can be reconciliation.But in the case of reproach, arrogance,the revealing of a secret,or a treacherous blow,any friend will flee.
23. Gain your neighbors’ trustwhile they are poor,so that when they are prosperous,you will be filled along with them.In a time of distress remain with themso that when they inherit,you will be a joint heir.