15. The lazy one buries his hand in a dish; It tires him to bring it back to his mouth.
16. The lazy one is wiser in his own eyes Than seven rendering advice.
17. A passer-by meddling in a strife not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
18. Like a madman who throws sparks, arrows, and death,
19. So is a man who deceived his neighbour, And says, “I was only joking!”
20. For lack of wood, the fire goes out. And without a slanderer, strife ceases.
21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22. The words of a slanderer are as dainty morsels, Which go down into the inner parts of the heart.
23. Burning lips with an evil heart Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.