[1] Like snow in summer, and rain in harvest, So esteem is not fitting for a fool. [2] As a bird wanders, as a swallow flies about, So a curse without cause does not come. [3] A whip for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.
[4] Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also become like him. [5] Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he become wise in his own eyes.
[6] He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off feet, drinks damage. [7] The legs of the lame hang limp So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
[8] Like one binding a stone in a sling, So is he who gives esteem to a fool. [9] A thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard So is a proverb in the mouth of fools. [10] An archer who wounds anyone, Is he who hires a fool or any passer-by. [11] As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly. [12] Have you seen a man wise in his own eyes? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him. [13] The lazy one says, “There is a lion in the way! A fierce lion is in the streets!” [14] As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy one turn on his bed. [15] The lazy one buries his hand in a dish; It tires him to bring it back to his mouth. [16] The lazy one is wiser in his own eyes Than seven rendering advice. [17] A passer-by meddling in a strife not his own Is like one who takes hold of a dog by the ears. [18] Like a madman who throws sparks, arrows, and death, [19] So is a man who deceived his neighbour, And says, “I was only joking!” [20] For lack of wood, the fire goes out. And without a slanderer, strife ceases. [21] As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. [22] The words of a slanderer are as dainty morsels, Which go down into the inner parts of the heart. [23] Burning lips with an evil heart Are like earthenware covered with silver dross. [24] He who hates, pretends with his lips, And lays up deceit within him; [25] Though he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart. [26] Hatred is covered by deceit. His evil is disclosed in the assembly. [27] Whoever digs a pit falls into it, And whoever rolls a stone, it turns back on him. [28] A lying tongue hates its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
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