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

but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

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

but the folly of fools is deceiving.

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.

18  The ^jsimple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

24  The crown of the wise is their wealth,

but the folly of fools brings folly.

33  Wisdom rests ^win the heart of a man of understanding,

but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.¹