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A fool hath no delight in understanding, unless his heart may discover itself.

When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt; and with ignominy, reproach.

The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

The words of the mouth are deep waters,(B)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

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