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Proverbs 26:2-11 American Standard Version (ASV)

2. As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

3. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

4. Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

6. He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

7. The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

8. As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

9. As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

10. As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

11. As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.

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