³ Fools will be punished for their proud words,
    but the words of the wise will protect them.

⁷ Stay away from fools,
    because they can’t teach you anything.

⁸ A wise person will understand what to do,
    but a foolish person is dishonest.

⁹ Fools don’t care if they sin,
    but honest people work at being right.

¹⁵ Fools will believe anything,
    but the wise think about what they do.

¹⁶ Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble,
    but fools are careless and quick to act.

¹⁷ Someone with a quick temper does foolish things,
    but someone with understanding remains calm.