8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,But the folly of fools is deceit.
15 A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
15 The simple believes every word,But the prudent considers well his steps.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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.
5 (A)A fool despises his father’s instruction,(B)But he who [a]receives correction is prudent.
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,But the simple pass on and are (A)punished.
12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;The simple pass on and are (A)punished.
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