²⁸ Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.^(A)

² A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.^[a](A)

⁶ A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.^(A)

⁷ A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.^(B)

19 Better a poor man who lives with integrity^(A)
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

¹⁰ Luxury is not appropriate for a fool^(A)—
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!^(B)

²⁹ Judgments are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.^(A)

³ It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,^(A)
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.^(B)

⁹ Don’t speak to^[a] a fool,
for he will despise the insight of your words.^(A)

⁷ Wisdom is inaccessible to^[a] a fool;^(A)
he does not open his mouth at the gate.^(B)