5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he become wise in his own eyes.
6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off feet, drinks damage.
7. The legs of the lame hang limp So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8. Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool.
9. A thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10. An archer who wounds anyone, Is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
11. As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.
12. Have you seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.
13. The lazy one says, “There is a lion in the way! A fierce lion is in the streets!”
14. As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy one turn on his bed.
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.