12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;The simple pass on and are punished.
13 Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,And hold it in pledge when he is surety for a seductress.
14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,It will be counted a curse to him.
15 A continual dripping on a very rainy dayAnd a contentious woman are alike;
16 Whoever restrains her restrains the wind,And grasps oil with his right hand.
17 As iron sharpens iron,So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;So he who waits on his master will be honored.