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A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
If a wise person goes to court with a foolish one, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Honor goes to the person who stops a quarrel strife, but any fool can start one.
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty, for if you rescue them, you will need to do it again.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
A wise person fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
A fool shows their annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
