11 My child, show good sense!Then I will be happyand able to answer anyonewho criticizes me.
12 Be cautious and hidewhen you see danger—don't be stupid and walkright into trouble.
13 You deserve to lose your coatif you loan it to someoneto guarantee paymentfor the debt of a stranger.
14 A loud greetingearly in the morningis the same as a curse.
15 The steady dripping of rainand the nagging of a wifeare one and the same.
16 It's easier to catch the windor hold olive oil in your handthan to stop a nagging wife.
17 Just as iron sharpens iron,friends sharpen the mindsof each other.