^15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.

^7 (A)Be not wise in your own eyes;
    ^(B)fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom in ^(A)the future.

^16 (A)One who is wise is cautious^[a] and ^(B)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.

^12 (A)There is a way that seems right to a man,
    but ^(B)its end is the way to death.^[a]

⁵ Let the wise hear and ^(A)increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,

¹² Do you see a man who is ^(A)wise in his own eyes?
    ^(B)There is more hope for a fool than for him.

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man,
    but its end is the way to death.^[a]

^2 (A)All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
    but the Lord ^(B)weighs the spirit.^[a]