³ In the mouth of a fool is the rod of pride,
    but the lips of the wise preserve them.

⁸ The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ The simple will believe every word,
    but the clever will consider his step.
¹⁶ The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.

¹⁸ The simple are adorned with folly,
    but the clever are crowned with knowledge.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth;
    the folly of fools is folly.