12. The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favour is like welcome rain.
13. Stupid children can bring their parents to ruin. A nagging wife is like water going drip-drip-drip.
14. A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the Lord can give him a sensible wife.
15. Be lazy if you want to; sleep on, but you will go hungry.