8
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
9
1Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.
10
The heart knows its own 2bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
11
3The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.
12
4There is a way that seems right to a man, but 5its end is the way to death.
13
Even in laughter the heart may ache, and 6the end of joy may be 7grief.
14
The backslider in heart will be 8filled with the fruit of his ways, and 9a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
15
10The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
16
11One who is wise is cautious and 12turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
17
A man of 13quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.
18
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.