Proverbs 14:16-18

Lexham English Bible

¹⁶ The wise is cautious and turns from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is confident.
¹⁷ He who is short of temper^[a] will act foolishly,
    and the man who schemes will be hated.
¹⁸ The simple are adorned with folly,
    but the clever are crowned with knowledge.