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.
11 As a dog goes back to its vomit,⌊so⌋ a fool repeats his stupidity.
12 Have you met a person who thinks he is wise?There is more hope for a fool than for him.