⁶ A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.

¹⁶ A fool shows his annoyance the same day, But one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

³ A stone is heavy, And sand is a burden; But a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

²⁴ It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.

²⁴ Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, And don't associate with one who harbors anger:

²⁵ Lest you learn his ways, And ensnare your soul.

³ It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

¹⁹ A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

¹⁶ A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

³ The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.

⁹ If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.