³ In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
^(A)But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

^9 (B)Fools mock at ^[a]sin,
But among the upright there is favor.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.
^16 (A)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.
¹⁷ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.