¹⁵ The simple will believe every word,
    but the clever will consider his step.
¹⁶ The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth;
    the folly of fools is folly.
²⁵ He who saves lives^[a] is a witness of truth,
    but he who utters lies is a betrayer.