3 In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them.
4 When there are no oxen the manger is empty, but an abundance of crops comes by the strength of an ox.
5 A faithful witness does not lie, but he who breathes out falsehood is a witness of deceit.
6 A scoffer seeks wisdom, but there is none, but knowledge comes easily to him who understands.
7 Leave the presence of a foolish man, for you will not come to know words of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools mock the guilt offering, but among the upright, it is favorable.