11. As a dog returns to his vomit, so the fool returns to his folly.
12. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
13. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
14. As the door turns upon his hinges, so does the slothful upon his bed.
15. The slothful hides his hand in his bosom; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.
16. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can give him counsel.
17. He that passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
18. As a mad man who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,