³ The proud words of a foolish person sting like a whip.
    But the things wise people say keep them safe.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish person.
    You won’t find knowledge in what they say.

⁸ People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live.
    But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

⁹ Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin.
    But honest people try to do the right thing.

¹⁵ A childish person believes anything.
    But a wise person thinks about how they live.

¹⁶ A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil.
    But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things.
    And a person who is tricky is hated.