⁸ The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
    but the folly of fools is deceit.

¹⁵ A simple man believes everything,
    but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

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

⁵ A fool despises his father’s correction,
    but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

³ A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
    but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

¹² A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge;
    but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.