17. Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
18. He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.
19. As in water face reflects face, So the heart of man reflects man.
20. Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.
21. The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
22. Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
23. Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds;