Proverbs 12:16

12:16 A fool’s annoyance is known at once,

but the prudent overlooks an insult.

Proverbs 13:16

13:16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge,

but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 15:5

15:5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline,

but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

Proverbs 17:7

17:7 Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool;

how much less are lies for a ruler!

Proverbs 18:2

18:2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding

but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

Proverbs 18:6

18:6 The lips of a fool enter into strife,

and his mouth invites a flogging.

Proverbs 20:3

20:3 It is an honor for a person to cease from strife,

but every fool quarrels.

Proverbs 24:7

24:7 Wisdom is unattainable for a fool;

in court he does not open his mouth.

Proverbs 26:1

26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,

so honor is not fitting for a fool.

Proverbs 26:4-5

26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,

lest you yourself also be like him.

26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly,

lest he be wise in his own estimation.

Proverbs 26:8

26:8 Like tying a stone in a sling,

so is giving honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:11

26:11 Like a dog that returns to its vomit,

so a fool repeats his folly.

Proverbs 29:11

29:11 A fool lets fly with all his temper,

but a wise person keeps it back.

Proverbs 30:22

30:22 under a servant who becomes king,

under a fool who is stuffed with food,