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14 From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.(A)

16 A fool’s wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.

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14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,(A)
    and the work of their hands brings them reward.(B)

15 The way of fools seems right to them,(C)
    but the wise listen to advice.(D)

16 Fools(E) show their annoyance at once,(F)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.(G)

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