Ecclesiastes 10:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed,
then there is no advantage in a charmer.[a]
12 Words from the mouth of the wise win favor,
but the lips of fools consume them.
13 (A)The beginning of their words is folly,
and the end of their talk is utter madness;
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