17. As iron sharpens iron,so a person sharpens his friend.
18. The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.
19. As in water the face is reflected as a face,so a person’s heart reflects the person.
20. As Death and Destruction are never satisfied,so the eyes of a person are never satisfied.
21. As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold,so a person is proved by the praise he receives.
22. If you should pound the fool in the mortaramong the grain with the pestle,his foolishness would not depart from him.
23. Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks,give careful attention to your herds,