12. There is one who buys much for little,but pays for it seven times over.
13. The wise make themselves beloved by a few words,but the courtesies of fools are wasted.
14. A gift from a fool will do you no good,for in his eyes this one gift is equal to many.
15. He gives little, criticizes often,and opens his mouth like a town crier.He lends today and asks for it tomorrow;such a person is hateful.
16. A fool says, “I have no friendsnor thanks for my generosity.”Those who eat his bread have a mocking tongue.