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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing personal opinion.(A)

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A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing his opinion.

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A fool’s lips bring strife,
    and a fool’s mouth invites a flogging.
The mouths of fools are their ruin,
    and their lips a snare to themselves.(A)

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A fool’s lips bring strife,
    and his mouth invites a flogging.
A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
    and his lips are a snare to himself.

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13 If one gives answer before hearing,
    it is folly and shame.(A)

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13 If one gives answer before he hears,
    it is his folly and shame.

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