14 The wise (A)lay up knowledge,
    but (B)the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
15 (C)A rich man's wealth is his strong city;
    the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
16 The wage of the righteous leads (D)to life,
    the gain of the wicked to sin.

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