¹⁵ The way of fools seems right to them,^(A)
    but the wise listen to advice.^(B)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(A)
    fear the Lord^(B) and shun evil.^(C)

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept discipline,^(A)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.^(B)

¹⁶ The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(A)
    but a fool^(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

¹² There is a way that appears to be right,^(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.^(B)

⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning,^(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—

²⁵ There is a way that appears to be right,^(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.^(B)

² All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(A)
    but motives are weighed^(B) by the Lord.^(C)