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Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and 1drinks 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 2one who gives honor to a fool.
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Like 3a 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 4a dog that returns to his vomit is 5a fool who repeats his folly.
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Do you see a man who is 6wise in his own eyes? 7There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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8The 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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9The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.
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The sluggard is 10wiser in his own eyes 11than seven men who can answer sensibly.