Proverbs 17:25-Proverbs 18:8 - How Fools Live

²⁵ A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.

²⁶ Also, to punish the just is not good, nor to flog princes for their integrity.

²⁷ He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

²⁸ Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

¹ A man, having separated himself, seeks his own desire, and rages against all sound wisdom.

² A fool has no delight in understanding, but that his heart may express itself.

³ When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with dishonor comes reproach.

⁴ The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom like a flowing brook.

⁵ It is not good to be partial to the wicked, or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

⁷ A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

⁸ The words of a talebearer are like tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.