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As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying,
so the curse causeless shall not come.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,
and a rod for the fool’s back.

Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest thou also be like unto him.

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Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
    an undeserved curse does not come to rest.(A)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(B)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(C)
Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(D)

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