1. As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour [is] not comely for a fool.
2. As a bird by wandering, as a swallow by flying, So reviling without cause doth not come.
3. A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
4. Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him--even thou.
5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6. He is cutting off feet, he is drinking injury, Who is sending things by the hand of a fool.
7. Weak have been the two legs of the lame, And a parable in the mouth of fools.