10:18 The one who conceals hatred utters lies,
and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.
10:23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool,
and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
11:29 The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing,
and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own opinion,
but the one who listens to advice is wise.
14:3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back,
but the words of the wise protect them.
14:16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.
15:2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly,
but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
17:10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person
than a hundred blows on a fool.
17:16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,
since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise,
and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
18:7 The mouth of a fool is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare for his life.
19:10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool;
how much less for a servant to rule over princes!
23:9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
26:6 Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence,
so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.
26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
28:26 The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
29:20 Do you see someone who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.