8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about 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 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
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 fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
5 A fool will despise the instruction of his father, but he who guards reproof is prudent.
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
3 The clever sees danger and hides, but the simple go on and suffer.
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
12 When the clever sees danger, he hides; the simple go on and suffer.
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