8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
15 The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
18 The simple are adorned with[a] folly, but the clever are crowned with knowledge.(A)
5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
3 The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
12 The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)
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