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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

For as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, But his heart is not with you.

So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; If you have found it, then will there be a reward, Your hope will not be cut off.

So shall your poverty come as a robber, And your want as an armed man.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

As clouds and wind without rain, So is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, Or vinegar on soda, So is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

The north wind brings forth rain: So a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.

Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, So is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.

Like a fluttering sparrow, Like a darting swallow, So the undeserved curse doesn't come to rest.

Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool.

Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As an archer who wounds all, So is he who hires a fool Or he who hires those who pass by.

As a dog that returns to his vomit, So is a fool who repeats his folly.