³ The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back,
    but the lips of the wise protect them.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish man,
    for you won’t find knowledge on his lips.
⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.
⁹ Fools mock at making atonement for sins,
    but among the upright there is good will.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything,
    but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
¹⁶ A wise man fears and shuns evil,
    but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
¹⁷ He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
    and a crafty man is hated.