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)

⁸ A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.^[a](C)

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