³ In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:
    but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word:
    but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

¹⁶ A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:
    but the fool rageth, and is confident.

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

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their riches:
    but the foolishness of fools is folly.

³³ Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:
    but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.