⁸ The wisdom of the clever is understanding his ways,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ The simple will believe every word,
    but the clever will consider his step.

¹⁸ The simple are adorned with folly,
    but the clever are crowned with knowledge.

⁵ A fool will despise the instruction of his father,
    but he who guards reproof is prudent.

³ The clever sees danger and hides,
    but the simple go on and suffer.

¹² When the clever sees danger, he hides;
    the simple go on and suffer.