13. Don’t talk a lot with fools,and don’t go to the unintelligent.Be on guard against themso that you don’t have troubleand don’t get dirtywhen they shake themselves off.Stay away from themand you will find rest,and their senselessnesswon’t make you weary.
14. What’s heavier than lead?And what name does it have but "Fool"?
15. Sand, salt, and a lump of ironare easier to bearthan an unintelligent person.
16. A wooden beam fastened into a buildingwon’t be loosened by an earthquake.So a heart firmly seton thoughtful counselwon’t be afraid at any time.
17. A heart fixed on thoughtful understandingis like an engraved ornamenton a smooth wall.
18. A protective barrier set on a high placewill never endure against the wind.So a timid heart backed upby a fool’s planwill never endure against any fear.
19. Whoever pricks an eyewill make tears flow,and whoever pricks a heartreveals its feelings.
20. Whoever throws a stone at birdsscares them off,and whoever insults a friendbreaks up a friendship.
21. If you draw a sword on a friend,don’t despair,because there can be a way back.
22. If you speak harshly to a friend,don’t be concerned,because there can be reconciliation.But in the case of reproach, arrogance,the revealing of a secret,or a treacherous blow,any friend will flee.