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.
17 How many will ridicule him, and how often!
18 A slip on the floor is better than a slip of the tongue;in like manner the downfall of the wicked comes quickly.
19 A coarse person, an untimely story;the ignorant are always ready to offer it.