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A wise saying in the mouth of fools is like the legs on a man who cannot walk.

He who gives honor to a fool is like one who ties a stone in a sling.

A wise saying in the mouth of fools is like a thorn that goes into the hand of a man who drinks too much.

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Like the useless legs of one who is lame
    is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(A)
Like tying a stone in a sling
    is the giving of honor to a fool.(B)
Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand
    is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(C)

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