¹⁶ The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(A)
    but a fool^(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person^(C) does foolish things,^(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.^(E)

¹⁸ The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.