Proverbs 26:7 ASV

⁵  Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

⁶  He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off `his own' feet, `and' drinketh in damage.

⁷  The legs of the lame hang loose: So is a parable in the mouth of fools.

⁸  As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.

⁹  `As' a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.