^{4 Ref} The words of a man's mouth are `as' deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is `as' a flowing brook.

^{5 Ref} To respect the person of the wicked is not good, `Nor' to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

^{6 Ref} A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

^{7 Ref} A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.