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21 He who sires a fool does so to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.

3 Even when the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking and he demonstrates to everyone that he is a fool.

16 For there is no lasting remembrance of the wise man as with the fool, inasmuch as in the coming days all will be forgotten. And how the wise man and the fool alike die!

5 The fool folds his hands and consumes his own flesh.

16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, But a fool displays folly.

5 A fool rejects his father's discipline, But he who regards reproof is sensible.

11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.

8 The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.

10 He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.

7 Leave the presence of a fool, Or you will not discern words of knowledge.

2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.

18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.

3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

11 Like a dog that returns to its vomit Is a fool who repeats his folly.

7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.

10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.

10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.

7 Wisdom is too exalted for a fool, He does not open his mouth in the gate.

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.

5 Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.