3. A whip for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.
4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also become like him.
5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he become wise in his own eyes.
6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off feet, drinks damage.
7. The legs of the lame hang limp So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8. Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool.
9. A thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10. An archer who wounds anyone, Is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
11. As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.