20
A proverb from a fool's lips will be rejected, for he does not tell it at the proper time.
21
One may be prevented from sinning by poverty; so when he rests he feels no remorse.
22
One may lose his life through shame, or lose it because of human respect.
23
Another out of shame makes promises to a friend, and so makes an enemy for nothing.
24
A lie is an ugly blot on a person; it is continually on the lips of the ignorant.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities read [his foolish look]
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