A fool's lips walk into a fight,
    and his mouth invites (A)a beating.
(B)A fool's mouth is his ruin,
    and his lips are a snare to his soul.
(C)The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into (D)the inner parts of the body.

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The lips of fools make accusations;
    their mouths elicit beatings.
The mouth of fools is their ruin;
    their lips are a trap for their lives.
The words of gossips are like choice snacks;
    they go down to the inmost parts.

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

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13 Those who answer before they listen
    are foolish and disgraceful.

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