As a Dog That Returneth — Proverbs 25:28–26:8

He whose spirit is without restraint Is like a city that is broken down and without walls.

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool.

As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying, So the curse that is causeless alighteth not.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.

The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.