| No. |
Prudent |
Fool |
1 |
The prudent overlook an insult |
Fools show their annoyance at once |
| 2 |
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves |
A fool’s heart blurts out folly |
| 3 |
The prudent act with knowledge |
Fools expose their folly |
| 4 |
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways |
The folly of fools is deception |
| 5 |
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent |
Folly brings punishment to fools |
| 6 |
Whoever heeds correction shows prudence |
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline |
