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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:5 Hebrew to lift the face of

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