22. Even if you pound fools to powder like grain in a bowl, you will never force the foolishness out of them.
23. Learn all you can about your sheep. Take care of your goats the best you can.
24. Neither wealth nor nations last forever.
25. Cut the hay, and new grass will grow. Then gather the new plants that grow on the hills.
26. Cut the wool from your lambs, and make your clothes. Sell some of your goats, and buy some land.
27. Then there will be plenty of goat’s milk for you and your family, with enough to keep the servants healthy.