Everyprudentmanactswith knowledge,But a fooldisplaysfolly.
The tongueof the wisemakesknowledgeacceptable,But the mouthof foolsspoutsfolly.
Sothendo not be foolish,but understandwhatthe willof the Lordis.
Behold,My servantwill prosper,He will be highand liftedup and greatlyexalted.
Evenwhenthe foolwalksalong the road,his senseis lackingand he demonstratesto everyone[that] he is a fool.
For the report of your obediencehas reachedto all;thereforeI am rejoicingoveryou, but I wantyou to be wisein what is goodand innocentin what is evil.
Brethren,do not be childrenin your thinking;yetin evilbe infants,but in your thinkingbe mature.
"Behold,I sendyou out as sheepin the midstof wolves;sobe shrewdas serpentsand innocentas doves.
"Proud,""Haughty,""Scoffer,"are his names,Who actswith insolentpride.
It is wellwith the manwho is graciousand lends;He will maintainhis causein judgment.
"Pleasedo not let my lordpayattentionto thisworthlessman,Nabal,for as his nameis, sois he. Nabalis his nameand follyis with him; but I your maidservantdid not seethe youngmenof my lordwhomyou sent.
"Nowtherefore, knowand considerwhatyou should do,for evilis plottedagainstour masterand againstallhis household;and he is such a worthlessmanthat noone can speakto him."
A fooldoes not delightin understanding,But onlyin revealinghis own mind.
Wisdomrestsin the heartof one who hasunderstanding,But in the heartsof foolsit is madeknown.
the beginningof his talkingis follyand the endof it is wickedmadness.
