⁸ ¶ The wisdom of the sane is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ ¶ The simple believes every word, but the prudent man understands his steps.

¹⁸ ¶ The simple shall inherit folly, but the prudent shall be crowned with wisdom.

⁵ ¶ The fool despises his father’s chastening, but he that regards reproof shall become prudent.

³ ¶ A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and receive hurt.

¹² ¶ A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are hurt by it.