3  By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back,¹

but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

7  ^bLeave the presence of a fool,

for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

8  The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,

but the folly of fools is deceiving.

9  Fools mock at the guilt offering,

but the upright enjoy acceptance.¹

15  The simple believes everything,

but the prudent ^ggives thought to his steps.

16  ^hOne who is wise is cautious¹ and turns away from evil,

but a fool is reckless and careless.

17  A man of quick temper acts foolishly,

and ⁱa man of evil devices is hated.