Like (A)a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,
    (B)a curse that is causeless does not alight.
(C)A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and (D)a rod for the back of fools.
(E)Answer not a fool according to his folly,
    lest you be like him yourself.

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