20  ^rWhoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

^sbut the ^tcompanion of fools will suffer harm.

7  ^bLeave the presence of a fool,

for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

9  ^dDo not speak in the hearing of a fool,

for he will despise the good sense of your words.

4  ^oAnswer not a fool according to his folly,

lest you be like him yourself.