³ By the mouth of a fool comes ^(A)a rod for his back,^{[a]
    (B)}but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

⁷ Leave the presence of a fool,
    for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.
^9 (A)Fools mock at the guilt offering,
    but the upright enjoy acceptance.^[a]

^15 (A)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
^16 (B)One who is wise is cautious^[a] and ^(C)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.
¹⁷ A man of ^(D)quick temper acts foolishly,
    and a man of evil devices is hated.