³ By the mouth of a fool comes ^(A)a rod for his back,^{[a]
    (B)}but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceiving.

^15 (A)The simple believes everything,
    but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
^16 (B)One who is wise is cautious^[a] and ^(C)turns away from evil,
    but a fool is reckless and careless.

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but the folly of fools brings folly.