^{11 Ref} If the serpent biteth without enchantment, Then there is no advantage to a master of the tongue.

^{12 Ref} Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.

^{13 Ref} The beginning of the words of his mouth `is' folly, And the latter end of his mouth `Is' mischievous madness.

^{14 Ref} And the fool multiplieth words: `Man knoweth not that which is, And that which is after him, who doth declare to him?'