8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go, but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
15 The simple believe everything, but the clever consider their steps.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
18 The simple are adorned with[a] folly, but the clever are crowned with knowledge.(A)
5 A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
5 A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
3 The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
12 The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.(A)
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