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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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