13 Fools begin with nonsense,and their stupid chatterends with disaster.
14 They never tire of talking,but none of us really knowwhat the future will bring.
15 Fools wear themselves out—they don't know enoughto find their way home.
16 A country is in for troublewhen its ruler is childish,and its leadersparty all day long.
17 But a nation will prosperwhen its ruler is mature,and its leadersdon't party too much.
18 Some people are too lazyto fix a leaky roof—then the house collapses.
19 Eating and drinkingmake you feel happy,and money can buyeverything you need.