15
Sand, salt, and a piece of iron are easier to bear than a stupid man.
16
A wooden beam firmly bonded into a building will not be torn loose by an earthquake; so the mind firmly fixed on a reasonable counsel will not be afraid in a crisis.
17
A mind settled on an intelligent thought is like the stucco decoration on the wall of a colonnade.
18
Fences set on a high place will not stand firm against the wind; so a timid heart with a fool's purpose will not stand firm against any fear.
19
A man who pricks an eye will make tears fall, and one who pricks the heart makes it show feeling.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.