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15 A simple man believes everything,
    but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
    but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

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15 The simple believe everything,
    but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)

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24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
    but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25 A truthful witness saves souls,
    but a false witness is deceitful.

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24 The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but folly is the garland[a] of fools.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who utters lies is a betrayer.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 14.24 Cn: Heb is the folly