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1Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be 2wise in his own eyes.
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Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and 3drinks violence.
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Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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Like one who binds the stone in the sling is 4one who gives honor to a fool.
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Like 5a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
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Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.
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Like 6a dog that returns to his vomit is 7a fool who repeats his folly.
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Do you see a man who is 8wise in his own eyes? 9There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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10The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! There is a lion in the streets!"
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As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed.
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11The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.