The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But (A)the foolishness of fools is deceit.

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15 The [a]naive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.

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  1. Proverbs 14:15 Lit simple

18 The [a]naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 14:18 Lit simple

A fool [a]rejects his father’s discipline,
But he who regards reproof is sensible.

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  1. Proverbs 15:5 Or despises

The (A)prudent sees the evil and hides himself,
But the [a]naive go on, and are punished for it.

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  1. Proverbs 22:3 Lit simple

12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,
The [a]naive proceed and pay the penalty.

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  1. Proverbs 27:12 Lit simple