15 The naive believe everything,but the shrewd watch their steps.
16 The wise person is cautious and turns from evil;the fool is reckless and gets embroiled.
17 The quick-tempered make fools of themselves,and schemers are hated.
18 The simple have folly as an adornment,but the shrewd wear knowledge as a crown.
19 The malicious bow down before the good,and the wicked, at the gates of the just.
20 Even by their neighbors the poor are despised,but a rich person’s friends are many.
21 Whoever despises the hungry comes up short,but happy the one who is kind to the poor!