Proverbs 26:3-12

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.

4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.

5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

6Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

7Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

8Like one who binds the stone in the sling is one who gives honor to a fool.

9Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10Like an archer who wounds everyone is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.

11Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.

12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.