17. Like yanking the ears of a dog,so is one who passes by and gets involved in another person’s fight.
18. Like a crazy person shooting deadly flaming arrows
19. are those who deceive their neighbor and say, "Hey, I was only joking!"
20. Without wood a fire goes out;without gossips, conflict calms down.
21. Like adding charcoal to embers or wood to fire,quarrelsome people kindle strife.
22. The words of gossips are like choice snacks;they go down to the inmost parts.
23. Smooth lips and an evil heartare like silver coating on clay.