³ In the mouth of the foolish is a rod ^[a]for his back,
But ^(A)the lips of the wise will protect them.

⁷ Leave the ^(A)presence of a fool,
Or you will not ^[a]discern ^[b]words of knowledge.
⁸ The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But ^(B)the foolishness of fools is deceit.
⁹ Fools mock at ^[c]sin,
But ^(C)among the upright there is ^[d]good will.

¹⁵ The ^[a]naive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.
¹⁶ A wise man ^[b]is cautious and ^(A)turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
¹⁷ A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of evil devices is hated.