17. Iron is sharpened by iron, And a man sharpens the face of his friend.
18. He who tends the fig tree eats its fruit; And he who guards his master is esteemed.
19. As in water face reflects face, So a man’s heart reflects a man.
20. The grave and destruction are not satisfied; So the eyes of man are not satisfied.
21. A refining pot is for silver and a furnace for gold, So a man is tried by his praise.
22. Even if you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle Along with crushed grain, His folly shall not leave him.
23. Know well the state of your flocks; Set your heart to your herds;
24. For riches are not forever, Nor a diadem to all generations.