⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,^(A)
    but the folly of fools is deception.^(B)

¹⁵ The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.^(A)

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

⁵ A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.^(A)

³ The prudent see danger and take refuge,^(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(B)

¹² The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.^(A)