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Like the sparrow is to fluttering and like the swallow is to flying,
    so an undeserved curse does not go forth.
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and a rod for the back of fools.
Do not answer a fool according to his folly
    lest you become like him—even you.

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Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
    an undeserved curse does not come to rest.(A)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(B)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(C)
Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(D)

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