15. The labor of the foolish makes him weary,such that he does not know the way to the city!
16. Woe to you, O land, when your king is a lad,and your princes are feasting in the morning!
17. Happy are you, O land, when your king is from nobility,and your princes are feasting at the appropriate time—with self-control and not drunkenness!
18. The roof beams sink in with slothfulness,and with the idleness of one’s hands the house drips.
19. They make feasts for laughter,and wine gladdens life;but money resolves everything.
20. Even in your mind do not curse the king;and in your bedchamber do not curse the rich;for a bird in the sky may carry your voice,and a winged creature may declare the matter.