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

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

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

⁵ A fool despises his father’s instruction,
    but he who regards reproof is prudent.

³ A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
    but the simple pass on and are punished.

¹² A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
    but the simple pass on and are punished.