11. My child, be wise and bring joy to my heart. Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me.
12. Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep on going and suffer for it.
13. Take the coat of one who puts up money for what a stranger owes. Hold it until you get paid back if he does it for a woman who commits adultery.
14. Suppose you loudly bless your neighbor early in the morning. Then you might as well be calling down a curse on him.
15. A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops on a rainy day.
16. Stopping her is like trying to stop the wind. It's like trying to grab oil with your hand.