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A kesil (fool) hath no delight in tevunah (understanding), but only in airing out his lev (mind, opinions).

When the rashah cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with dishonor, cherpah (reproach, disgrace).

The devarim of a man’s mouth are deep mayim; the makor chochmah is a flowing stream.

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Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

The words of the mouth are deep waters,(B)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

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