[24] “Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: [25] Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; [26] hyraxes are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags; [27] locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks; [28] a lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings’ palaces. [29] “There are three things that are stately in their stride, four that move with stately bearing: [30] a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; [31] a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king secure against revolt. [32] “If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth! [33] For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.”
