A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.(A)

A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.(B)

A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.[a](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly

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