^{4 Ref} The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

^{5 Ref} It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

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

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