8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,But the folly of fools is deceit.
8 The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways, but the folly of fools is deceit.
15 The simple believes every word,But the prudent considers well his steps.
15 The simple will believe every word, but the clever will consider his step.
18 The simple inherit folly,But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
18 The simple are adorned with folly, but the clever are crowned with knowledge.
5 (A)A fool despises his father’s instruction,(B)But he who [a]receives correction is prudent.
5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.
3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,But the simple pass on and are (A)punished.
3 The clever sees danger and hides, but the simple go on and suffer.
12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;The simple pass on and are (A)punished.
12 When the clever sees danger, he hides; the simple go on and suffer.
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