¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(A)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(B)

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

³³ Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning^(A)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.^[a]

¹⁴ The discerning heart seeks knowledge,^(A)
    but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.

²¹ Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,^(A)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

²¹ The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.^[a](A)

²² Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,^(A)
    but folly brings punishment to fools.

²⁴ A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
    but a fool’s eyes^(A) wander to the ends of the earth.