⁹ If a wise man goes to law with a foolish man, he may be angry or laughing, but there will be no rest.

¹³ The first words of his mouth are foolish, and the end of his talk is evil crime.

⁴ Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.

⁶ Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, or put your jewels before pigs, for fear that they will be crushed under foot by the pigs whose attack will then be made against you.

¹⁷ We made music for you and you did not take part in the dance; we gave cries of sorrow and you made no signs of grief.

¹⁸ For John came, taking no food or drink, and they say, He has an evil spirit.

¹⁹ The Son of man has come feasting, and they say, See, a lover of food and wine, a friend of tax-farmers and sinners! And wisdom is judged to be right by her works.