17. He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18. As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death;
19. So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20. For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.