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

but the folly of fools is deceiving.

15  ^zThe simple believes everything,

but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

18  The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

5  ^kA fool ^ldespises his father’s instruction,

but ^mwhoever heeds reproof is prudent.

3  ^sThe prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but the simple go on and suffer for it.

12  ⁿThe prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but ^othe simple go on and suffer for it.