²⁸ Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
    When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

² A fool has no delight in understanding,
    but only in revealing his own opinion.

⁶ A fool’s lips come into strife,
    and his mouth invites beatings.
⁷ A fool’s mouth is his destruction,
    and his lips are a snare to his soul.

¹⁰ Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,
    much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.

³ It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
    but every fool will be quarreling.

⁷ Wisdom is too high for a fool.
    He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.