³ The talk of fools is a rod for their backs,^[a]
    but the lips of the wise preserve them.^(A)

⁸ It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
    but the folly of fools misleads.^(A)

¹⁵ The simple believe everything,
    but the clever consider their steps.
¹⁶ The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.^(A)

¹⁸ The simple are adorned with^[a] folly,
    but the clever are crowned with knowledge.^(A)

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth,
    but folly is the garland^[a] of fools.