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14 From the fruit of his lips a person is filled with good,
and the labor of a person’s hands returns to him.
15 The way of a stubborn fool seems correct to him,
but whoever listens to advice is wise.
16 A stubborn fool immediately lets his annoyance be known,
but a sensible person overlooks an insult.

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14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,(A)
    and the work of their hands brings them reward.(B)

15 The way of fools seems right to them,(C)
    but the wise listen to advice.(D)

16 Fools(E) show their annoyance at once,(F)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.(G)

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