⁴ to give prudence to ^(A)the simple,
    knowledge and ^(B)discretion to the youth—

³² For the simple are killed by ^(A)their turning away,
    and ^(B)the complacency of fools destroys them;

⁷ and I have seen among ^(A)the simple,
    I have perceived among the youths,
    a young man ^(B)lacking sense,

⁵ O ^(A)simple ones, learn ^(B)prudence;
    O ^(C)fools, learn sense.

^4 (A)“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
    ^(B)To him who lacks sense she says,

^16 (A)“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
    And to him who lacks sense she says,

^15 (A)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

^25 (A)Strike ^(B)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(C)learn prudence;
    ^(D)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

¹¹ When ^(A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
    when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.