17. As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens the countenance of his friend.
18. Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, whoever takes care of his master will be honored.
19. As water reflects the face, so a person’s heart reflects the person.
20. Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.
21. A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold, but a person is proved by the praise he receives.
22. Even if you pound the fool along with the grain in a mortar with a pestle, his foolishness would never leave him.
23. Know well the condition of your flocks, pay attention to your herds,