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16 A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
    But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

17 Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.
    And a person who is tricky is hated.

18 Childish people act in keeping with their foolish ways.
    But knowledge makes wise people feel like kings.

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