³ Fools will be punished for their proud words,
    but the words of the wise will protect them.

⁸ A wise person will understand what to do,
    but a foolish person is dishonest.

¹⁵ Fools will believe anything,
    but the wise think about what they do.

¹⁶ Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,
    but fools are careless and quick to act.

¹⁸ Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness,
    but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.

²⁴ Wise people are rewarded with wealth,
    but fools only get more foolishness.

³³ Wisdom lives in those with understanding,
    and even fools recognize it.