14 The backslider in heart will be ^afilled with his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfied¹ from ^babove. ‡

15 The simple believes every word,
But the prudent considers well his steps.

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

19 The evil will bow before the good,
And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.