Proverbs 26:2-4

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² If someone curses you for no reason, it will not stay with you.
    Their words will be like birds that never stop to rest.
³ There are right ways to punish a horse or a donkey.
    The right way to punish a fool is to beat him with a stick.
⁴ If someone asks you a silly question, do not give him a silly answer.
    Be careful that you do not become as silly as he is.