⁸ The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live,
    but a fool’s stupidity deceives him.

¹⁸ The naïve inherit folly,
    but the careful are crowned with knowledge.

⁵ A fool rejects his father’s instructions,
    but anyone who respects^[a] reproof acts sensibly.

³ The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides,
    but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.

¹² Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the naïve continue on and suffer the consequences.