But the echo is never exact. As we listen to the proverbs we are challenged to figure out what the added meaning is. The proverb suggests subtly that the folly of fools may mislead others as well as themselves. We are currently reading Proverbs 14. There are many sayings contrasting the wise with fools.
Some sayings advise concerning one's mental health and relationships with others.
Each of these proverbs has its own surplus of meaning.