³ Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him,
but wise people are protected by their speech.

⁸ The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

¹⁵ A gullible person believes anything,
but a sensible person watches his step.
¹⁶ A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is careless and overconfident.

¹⁸ Gullible people are gifted with stupidity,
but sensible people are crowned with knowledge.

²⁴ The crown of wise people is their wealth.
The stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!

³³ Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person.
Even fools recognize this.