⁸ By their wisdom the prudent understand their way,
    but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

¹⁵ The naive believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.

¹⁸ Stupidity is the lot of the naive,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

⁵ A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction,
    but those who heed correction are mature.

³ Prudent people see trouble and hide,
    while the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.

¹² Prudent people see evil and hide;
    the simpleminded go right to it and get punished.