5-7. Here’s a piece of bad business I’ve seen on this earth,An error that can be blamed on whoever is in charge:Immaturity is given a place of prominence,While maturity is made to take a backseat.I’ve seen unproven upstarts riding in style,While experienced veterans are put out to pasture.
8. Caution: The trap you set might catch you.Warning: Your accomplice in crime might double-cross you.
9. Safety first: Quarrying stones is dangerous.Be alert: Felling trees is hazardous.
10. Remember: The duller the ax the harder the work;Use your head: The more brains, the less muscle.
11. If the snake bites before it’s been charmed,What’s the point in then sending for the charmer?
12-13. The words of a wise person are gracious.The talk of a fool self-destructs—He starts out talking nonsenseAnd ends up spouting insanity and evil.
14. Fools talk way too much,Chattering stuff they know nothing about.
15. A decent day’s work so fatigues foolsThat they can’t find their way back to town.