15The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18As a mad man who casteth fire-brands, arrows, and death,
19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.