^{9 Ref} `As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

^{10 Ref} `As' an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.

^{11 Ref} As a dog that returneth to his vomit, `So is' a fool that repeateth his folly.

^{12 Ref} Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.