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)

¹³ The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.^(A)