16. Lazy people consider themselves smarterthan seven wise counselors.
17. Interfering in someone else’s argumentis as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears.
18. Just as damagingas a madman shooting a deadly weapon
19. is someone who lies to a friendand then says, “I was only joking.”
20. Fire goes out without wood,and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
21. A quarrelsome person starts fightsas easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
22. Rumors are dainty morselsthat sink deep into one’s heart.
23. Smooth words may hide a wicked heart,just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
24. People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,but they’re deceiving you.