Proverbs 17:25-Proverbs 18:8 - How Fools Live
25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to his mother.
26 Furthermore, it isn't good to fine the righteous, or to beat an official because of his uprightness.
27 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
1 Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.
2 A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
3 When an evil person comes, contempt also comes, along with dishonor and disgrace.
4 The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5 It's not good to be partial towards an evil person, thereby depriving the righteous of justice.
6 A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
7 A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.