⁸ The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

¹⁵ The inexperienced one believes anything,^(A)
but the sensible one watches^[a] his steps.

¹⁸ The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

⁵ A fool despises his father’s discipline,
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.^(A)

³ A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.^(A)

¹² A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.^(A)