¹⁴ The wise ^(A)lay up knowledge,
    but ^(B)the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

⁹ With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
    but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

^16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
    ^(B)but a fool flaunts his folly.

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

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
    but ^(A)the mouths of fools pour out folly.