11. I am Wisdom. If you follow me,you will live a long time.
12. Good sense is good for you,but if you boast,you hurt yourself.
13. Stupidity is reckless,senseless, and foolish.
14. She sits in front of her houseand on the highest hillsin the town.
15. She shouts to everyonewho passes by,
16. “If you are stupid,come on inside!”And to every fool she says,
17. “Stolen water tastes best,and the food you eat in secrettastes best of all.”
18. None who listen to Stupidityunderstand that her guestsare as good as dead.