^{12 Ref} The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

^{13 Ref} The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

^{14 Ref} A fool also multiplieth words: `yet' man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?