³ 
In the mouth of the [arrogant] ^[a]fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

⁷ 
Leave the presence of a [shortsighted] fool,
For you will not find knowledge or hear godly wisdom from his lips.
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The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
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Fools mock sin [but sin mocks the fools],
But among the upright there is good will and the favor and blessing of God.^(A)

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The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,
But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.
¹⁶ 
A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil,
But the fool is arrogant and careless.
¹⁷ 
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,
And a man of wicked schemes is hated.