³ In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,
    but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believes every word,
    but the prudent man considers his steps.

¹⁶ A wise man fears and departs from evil,
    but the fool rages and is self-confident.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches,
    but the foolishness of fools is folly.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
    but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.