Proverbs 18:2-6

English Standard Version

² A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only ^(A)in expressing his opinion.
³ When wickedness comes, contempt comes also,
    and with dishonor comes disgrace.
⁴ The words of a man's mouth are ^(B)deep waters;
    the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
⁵ It is not good to ^(C)be partial to^[a] the wicked
    or to ^(D)deprive the righteous of justice.
⁶ A fool's lips walk into a fight,
    and his mouth invites ^(E)a beating.