³ A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,^(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.^(B)

⁷ Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(A)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(B)

⁹ Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

¹⁵ The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.^(A)

¹⁶ The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(B)
    but a fool^(C) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person^(D) does foolish things,^(E)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.^(F)