^15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.

^12 (A)A scoffer ^(B)does not like to be reproved;
    he will not go to the wise.

^2 (A)All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
    but the Lord ^(B)weighs the spirit.^[a]

^22 (A)Without counsel plans fail,
    but with many advisers they succeed.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction,
    that you may gain wisdom in ^(A)the future.

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

^23 (A)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
    and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

^24 (A)Gracious words are like ^(B)a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and ^(C)health to the body.