⁸ The prudent understand where they are going,
    but fools deceive themselves.

¹⁵ Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
    The prudent carefully consider their steps.

¹⁸ Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,^[a]
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

⁵ Only a fool despises a parent’s^[a] discipline;
    whoever learns from correction is wise.

³ A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

¹² A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.