14 What is heavier than lead?What is its name but “Fool”?
15 Sand, salt, and an iron weightare easier to bear than the stupid person.
16 A wooden beam firmly bonded into a buildingis not loosened by an earthquake;So the mind firmly resolved after careful deliberationwill not be afraid at any time.
17 The mind solidly backed by intelligent thoughtis like a stucco decoration on a smooth wall.
18 Small stones lying on an open heightwill not remain when the wind blows;So a timid mind based on foolish planscannot stand up to fear of any kind.
19 Whoever jabs the eye brings tears;whoever pierces the heart bares its feelings.
20 Whoever throws a stone at birds drives them away;whoever insults a friend breaks up the friendship.