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Proverbs 26:9-11
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9 A fool quoting a wise saying reminds you of a drunk trying to pick a thorn out of his hand.

10 An employer who hires any fool that comes along is only hurting everybody concerned.[a]

11 (A)A fool doing some stupid thing a second time is like a dog going back to its vomit.

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  1. Proverbs 26:10 Verse 10 in Hebrew is unclear.
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