Ecclesiastes 10:11
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
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9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom profitable to direct.
11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
12 The words of a wise man's mouth gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth foolishness: and the end of his talk mischievous madness.