² A wise man’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish ^(A)man’s heart directs him toward the left. ³ Even when the simpleminded fool walks along the road, his heart lacks wisdom, and he ^(B)says to all that he is a simpleminded fool. ⁴ If the ruler’s ^[a]temper rises against you, ^(C)do not abandon your position, because ^(D)calmness causes great offenses to be abandoned.