4 Do not answer a fool with his own stupidity,or you will be like him.
5 Answer a fool with his own stupidity,or he will think he is wise.
6 Whoever uses a fool to send a messagecuts off his own feet and brings violence upon himself.
7 ⌊Like⌋ a lame person’s limp legs,so is a proverb in the mouths of fools.
8 Like tying a stone to a sling,so is giving honor to a fool.
9 ⌊Like⌋ a thorn stuck in a drunk’s hand,so is a proverb in the mouths of fools.
10 ⌊Like⌋ many people who destroy everything,so is one who hires fools or drifters.