⁴ to give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man knowledge and discretion.

³² For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them;

⁷ and I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youth, a young man void of understanding,

⁵ O ye simple, understand wisdom; and ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

⁴ “Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither!” As for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him:

¹⁶ “Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither.” And as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him,

¹⁵ The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove one that hath understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

¹¹ When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

³ A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass by and are punished.