³ The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,^[a]
    but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

⁷ Leave the presence of a fool,
    for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.
⁹ God scorns the wicked,^[a]
    but the upright enjoy his favor.

¹⁵ The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent looks where he is going.
¹⁶ A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
    but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
¹⁷ A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
    but a man of discretion is patient.^[a]